Z590 AORUS XTREME WB(Z590 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE)

User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-Z59XTRB-1001R

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In order to assist in the use of this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of the product, read the Quick Installation Guide included with the product.
 For detailed product information, carefully read the User's Manual.

For product-related information, check on our website at: https://www.gigabyte.com

Identifying Your Motherboard Revision
The revision number on your motherboard looks like this: "REV: X.X." For example, "REV:1.0" means the revision of the motherboard is 1.0. Check your motherboard revision before
updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information.
Example:Table of Contents
Box Contents....................................................................................................................5
Optional Items..................................................................................................................5
Z590 AORUS XTREME WB (Z590 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE)
Motherboard Layout.........................................................................................................6
Z590 AORUS XTREME WB (Z590 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE)
Motherboard Block Diagram............................................................................................7
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation......................................................................................9
1-1
1-2
1-3

1-4
1-5
1-6
1-7
1-8
1-9

Installation Precautions.................................................................................... 9
Product Specifications.................................................................................... 10
Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler............................................................... 14

1-3-1
1-3-2

Installing the CPU...................................................................................................14
Installing the Water Cooling Kit..............................................................................16

Installing the Memory..................................................................................... 19

1-4-1
1-4-2

Dual Channel Memory Configuration.....................................................................19
Installing a Memory.................................................................................................20

Installing an Expansion Card.......................................................................... 21
Setting up an AMD CrossFire™ Configuration................................................ 22
Back Panel Connectors.................................................................................. 23
Onboard Buttons and Switches...................................................................... 25
Internal Connectors........................................................................................ 27

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup...................................................................................................39
2-1
2-2
2-3
2-4
2-5
2-6
2-7
2-8
2-9

Startup Screen................................................................................................ 40
The Main Menu............................................................................................... 41
Smart Fan 6 ................................................................................................... 43
Favorites (F11)................................................................................................ 45
Tweaker........................................................................................................... 46
Settings........................................................................................................... 53
System Info..................................................................................................... 60
Boot................................................................................................................. 61
Save & Exit..................................................................................................... 64

Chapter 3 Configuring a RAID Set................................................................................65
3-1
3-2
3-3

Configuring SATA Controllers......................................................................... 65
Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System.......................................... 70
Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management........................ 71-3-

Chapter 4 Drivers Installation........................................................................................75
4-1
4-2
4-3

Drivers & Software.......................................................................................... 75
Application Software....................................................................................... 76
Information...................................................................................................... 76

Chapter 5 Unique Features...........................................................................................77
5-1

5-2

BIOS Update Utilities...................................................................................... 77

5-1-1
5-1-2
5-1-3

Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility............................................................77
Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility............................................................ 80
Using Q-Flash Plus.................................................................................................81

APP Center..................................................................................................... 82

5-2-1
5-2-2
5-2-3
5-2-4
5-2-5
5-2-6

EasyTune................................................................................................................ 83
Fast Boot................................................................................................................ 84
Game Boost........................................................................................................... 85
RGB Fusion............................................................................................................ 86
Smart Backup........................................................................................................ 88
System Information Viewer.................................................................................... 90

Chapter 6 Appendix.......................................................................................................91
6-1

6-2
6-3

Configuring Audio Input and Output............................................................... 91

6-1-1
6-1-2
6-1-3
6-1-4

Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio...................................................................91
Configuring S/PDIF Out......................................................................................... 94
Using the Voice Recorder...................................................................................... 94
DTS:X® Ultra .......................................................................................................... 95

Troubleshooting.............................................................................................. 97

6-2-1
6-2-2

Frequently Asked Questions .................................................................................97
Troubleshooting Procedure................................................................................... 98

Debug LED Codes........................................................................................ 100

Regulatory Notices.................................................................................................. 104
Contact Us............................................................................................................... 107-4-

Box Contents
55 Z590 AORUS XTREME WB (Z590 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE)
motherboard
55 One water cooling kit
55 One AORUS USB flash drive with drivers
55 User's Manual
55 Quick Installation Guide
55 Six SATA cables
55 Two antennas
55 Two integrated extension cables for addressable and RGB LED strips
55 One AORUS RGB Fan Commander
55 One front panel extension cable
55 One front USB header extension cable
55 One ESSential USB DAC
55 One noise detection cable
55 Two thermistor cables
55 One G Connector
55 Two Velcro Cable Ties
55 M.2 screws
55 One AORUS Gen4 AIC Adaptor (GC-2XM2G4)
	The box contents above are for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you
obtain. The box contents are subject to change without notice.

Optional Items
 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-6*R)
 eSATA bracket (Part No. 12CF1-3SATPW-4*R)
 3.5" Front Panel with 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (Part No. 12CR1-FPX582-2*R)-5-

Z590 AORUS XTREME WB (Z590 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE)
Motherboard Layout
DB_PORT (Note)
SYS_FAN1

OC_IGNITION
EC_TEMP1
EC_TEMP2

LED_CPU

ATX_12V_2X4_2

REAR_BUTTON ATX_12V_2X4_1

CPU_FAN

PW_SW

CPU_OPTWIFI

RST_SWTYPEC_1
U32G2_LAN2
TYPEC_2
U32G2_LAN1
U32G2_2
HDMI

SYS_FAN5_
PUMP
SYS_FAN4
SYS_FAN3
SYS_FAN2

LGA1200

Intel®
Thunderbolt™ 4Controller

SYS_FAN6_
PUMP

ATX

Aquantia 10GbE
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Hub

U32G2_1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Hub

F_PANEL

AUDIO

BAT

42

80

M2P_CPUPCIEX8

F_U32

iTE®
Super I/O
110

80

60

42

M2M_SB

CODEC

110

SATA3

Intel® Z590

ESS ES9018K2M
DAC

NOISE_SENSOR

5 3 1
4 2 0

TI OPA1622

LED_C1

F_U320G

DDR4_B2

DDR4_B1

42

DDR4_A2

PCIEX1680

LED_C2

DDR4_A1

110

Z590 AORUS XTREME WB(Z590 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE)

M2A_SBIntel® 2.5GbE
LAN

SYS_FAN8

LED_PCHPCIEX4

USB 2.0 Hub

F_USB1

B_BIOS
M_BIOSSB
F_AUDIO(Note)

Temperature
sensor

BIOS_SW

For debug code information, please refer to Chapter 6.
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SYS_FAN7

Z590 AORUS XTREME WB (Z590 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE)
Motherboard Block Diagram
PCI Express 4.0 (Note)/3.0 Bus
CPU CLK+/- (100~500 MHz)
SwitchDDR4 3200 (Note)/3000 (Note)/2933 (Note)/
2666/2400/2133 MHz

LGA1200 CPU

x8

x16

SwitchDDIHDMI 1.4

1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2P_CPU)DMI 3.0

or(Note)SPIBus

Dual BIOS

1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2M_SB)

M.2 WIFI

1 PCI Express 2 PCI Expressx16
x8

Switch

LAN2

LAN1

RJ45

RJ45

Intel®
2.5GbE LAN

Aquantia
10GbE LAN

2 SATA 6Gb/s(SATA3 4, 5)
1 M.2 Socket 3 (M2A_SB )4 SATA 6Gb/s
1 USB Type-C®, with USB 3.2
Gen 2x2 support
2 USB 3.2 Gen 2
Type A

PCI Express 3.0 Bus
Intel® Z590

PCI Express x4x4Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4ControllerorUSB 3.2
Gen 2 Hub

2 USB Type-C®, withUSB 3.2 Gen 2 support

USB 2.0
Hub

2 Intel Thunderbolt™4
®

eSPI
iTE®
Bus Super I/O

S/PDIF Out

MICLine OutLine In

Rear Speaker Out
Center/Subwoofer
Speaker Out

ALC1220-VB+
ESS ES9018K2M+
TI OPA1622(Note)USB 3.2
Gen 2 Hub

Actual support may vary by CPU.
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2 USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 USB 3.2 Gen 1
4 USB 3.2 Gen 2

4 USB 2.0/1.1

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1-1

Hardware Installation

Installation Precautions

The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become
damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Prior to installation, carefully read the user's
manual and follow these procedures:•• Prior to installation, make sure the chassis is suitable for the motherboard.
•• Prior to installation, do not remove or break motherboard S/N (Serial Number) sticker orwarranty sticker provided by your dealer. These stickers are required for warranty validation.
•• Always remove the AC power by unplugging the power cord from the power outlet before
installing or removing the motherboard or other hardware components.
•• When connecting hardware components to the internal connectors on the motherboard, makesure they are connected tightly and securely.
•• When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.
•• It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap when handling electronic
components such as a motherboard, CPU or memory. If you do not have an ESD wrist strap,
keep your hands dry and first touch a metal object to eliminate static electricity.
•• Prior to installing the motherboard, please have it on top of an antistatic pad or within anelectrostatic shielding container.
•• Before connecting or unplugging the power supply cable from the motherboard, make surethe power supply has been turned off.
•• Before turning on the power, make sure the power supply voltage has been set according to
the local voltage standard.
•• Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors of your hardware
components are connected.
•• To prevent damage to the motherboard, do not allow screws to come in contact with themotherboard circuit or its components.
•• Make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard orwithin the computer casing.
•• Do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.
•• Do not place the computer system in a high-temperature or wet environment.
•• Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to systemcomponents as well as physical harm to the user.
•• If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the
product, please consult a certified computer technician.
•• If you use an adapter, extension power cable, or power strip, ensure to consult with its installation
and/or grounding instructions.
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Product Specifications
CPU LGA1200 package:-	11th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 processors/Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors-	10th Generation Intel® Core™ i9 processors/Intel® Core™ i7 processors/Intel® Core™ i5 processors/Intel® Core™ i3 processors/Intel® Pentium® processors/Intel® Celeron® processors** Limited to processors with 4 MB Intel® Smart Cache, Intel® Celeron® G5xx5 family.

(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.) L3 cache varies with CPU
Chipset

Intel® Z590 Express Chipset

Memory

11th Generation Intel® Core™ i9/i7/i5 processors- Support for DDR4 3200/3000/2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz memory
modules
10th Generation Intel® Core™ i9/i7 processors- Support for DDR4 2933/2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules
10th Generation Intel® Core™ i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors:- Support for DDR4 2666/2400/2133 MHz memory modules
4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity)of system memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in
non-ECC mode)
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory
modules.)
Integrated Graphics Processor+Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 Controller:-	2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 connectors (USB Type-C® ports), supporting
DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs and a maximum resolution of
5120 x 2880@60 Hz with 24 bpp (via single display output)

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OnboardGraphics

* Because of the limited I/O resources of the PC architecture, the number ofThunderbolt™ devices that can be used is dependent on the number of the PCI
Express devices being installed. (Refer to Chapter 1-7, "Back Panel Connectors,"
for more information.)* Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3

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Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support:- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@30 Hz* Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3.

Audio

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(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)
Realtek® ALC1220-VB codec+ESS ES9018K2M DAC+TI OPA1622 operational
amplifierSupport for DTS:X® Ultra
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Support for S/PDIF Out* The front panel line out jack supports DSD audio.

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LAN
Wireless
Communication
Module

1 x Aquantia 10GbE LAN chip (10 Gbit/5 Gbit/2.5 Gbit/1 Gbit/100 Mbit) (LAN1)
1 x Intel® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbit/1 Gbit/100 Mbit) (LAN2)Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX210- WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands- BLUETOOTH 5.2- Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate
* Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.

Expansion Slots 

1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed,
be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.

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1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (PCIEX8)

(The PCIEX16 and PCIEX8 slots conform to PCI Express 4.0 standard.) (Note)
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)(The PCI Express x4 slot conforms to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)

Multi-Graphics
Technology
Storage Interface * The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16 slot. When the PCIEX8 slot is
populated, the PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x8 mode.

Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ and 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologiesCPU:- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2
SSD support) (M2P_CPU)(Note)
Chipset:- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe
3.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_SB)- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and
PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSD support)(M2M_SB)- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors* Refer to "1-9 Internal Connectors," for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA
connectors.

USB

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(Note)

Support for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10
Intel® Optane™ Memory Ready
Chipset+Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 Controller:-	2 x USB Type-C® ports on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
Chipset:-	1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support, available through theinternal USB header- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
Chipset+2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Hubs:-	6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel-	2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header
Chipset+USB 2.0 Hub:- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers (with theincluded front USB header extension cable)

Supported by 11th Generation processors only.
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Internal
Connectors

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1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
1 x CPU fan header
1 x water cooling CPU fan header
1 x water cooling kit CPU LED header (LED_CPU)
1 x water cooling kit Chipset LED header (LED_PCH)
6 x system fan headers
2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers
1 x noise detection header
2 x integrated extension cable headers for addressable and RGB LED strips
6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
1 x USB 2.0/1.1 header
2 x temperature sensor headers
1 x power button
1 x reset button
1 x OC Ignition button
2 x BIOS switches
Voltage Measurement Points
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
1 x Clear CMOS button
2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)
2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 connectors (USB Type-C® ports, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support)
8 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)1 x HDMI port
2 x RJ-45 ports
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
5 x audio jacks

I/O Controller

iTE® I/O Controller Chip

Hardware
Monitor

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Voltage detection
Temperature detection
Fan speed detection
Water cooling flow rate detection
Fan fail warning
Fan speed control

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Noise detection
2 x 256 Mbit flash
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
Support for DualBIOS™
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0

Back Panel
Connectors

BIOS

Hardware Installation* Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan(pump) you install.

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Unique Features 

BundledSoftwareOperating
SystemForm Factor

Support for APP Center* Available applications in APP Center may vary by motherboard model. Supported
functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.

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- @BIOS- EasyTune- Fast Boot
- Game Boost- RGB Fusion- Smart Backup- System Information Viewer
Support for Q-Flash Plus
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Xpress Install
Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)cFosSpeedSupport for Windows 10 64-bit

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E-ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 27cm

* GIGABYTE reserves the right to make any changes to the product specifications and product-related information without
prior notice.

Please visit GIGABYTE's website
for support lists of CPU, memory
modules, SSDs, and M.2 devices.
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Please visit the Support\Utility List
page on GIGABYTE's website to
download the latest version of apps.
Hardware Installation

1-3

Installing the CPU and CPU Cooler
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the CPU:•• Make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest CPU support list.)•• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing the
CPU to prevent hardware damage.
•• Locate the pin one of the CPU. The CPU cannot be inserted if oriented incorrectly. (Or you may
locate the notches on both sides of the CPU and alignment keys on the CPU socket.)•• Apply an even and thin layer of thermal grease on the surface of the CPU.
•• Do not turn on the computer if the CPU cooler is not installed, otherwise overheating and damageof the CPU may occur.
•• Set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the CPU specifications. It is not recommended
that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet thestandard requirements for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the standard
specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics
card, memory, hard drive, etc.

1-3-1 Installing the CPU

A. Locate the alignment keys on the motherboard CPU socket and the notches on the CPU.

LGA1200 CPU Socket

Alignment Key

Alignment Key

Pin One Corner of the CPU Socket

LGA1200 CPU

Notch

Triangle Pin One Marking on the CPU

Please visit GIGABYTE's website for details on hardware installation.
Hardware Installation- 14 -Notch

B. Follow the steps below to correctly install the CPU into the motherboard CPU socket.
• Before installing the CPU, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cord fromthe power outlet to prevent damage to the CPU.
• To protect the socket contacts, do not remove the protective plastic cover unless the CPU isinserted into the CPU socket. Save the cover properly and replace it if the CPU is removed.

Step 1:
Gently press the CPU socket lever handle down
and away from the socket with your finger. Thencompletely lift the CPU socket lever and the metalload plate/plastic cover will be lifted as well.

Step 2:
Hold the CPU with your thumb and index fingers.
Align the CPU pin one marking (triangle) with thepin one corner of the CPU socket (or you may alignthe CPU notches with the socket alignment keys)
and gently insert the CPU into position.

Step 3:Once the CPU is properly inserted, carefully
replace the load plate. When replacing the load
plate, make sure the front end of the load plateis under the shoulder screw. Then press the CPU
socket lever. The protective plastic cover may
pop off from the load plate during the process ofengaging the lever. Remove the cover. (Save thecover properly and always replace it when the
CPU is not installed.)

Step 4:
Finally, secure the lever under its retention tab tocomplete the installation of the CPU.

NOTE:
Hold the CPU socket lever by the handle, not the lever base portion.

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1-3-2 Installing the Water Cooling Kit•• Before installing the water cooling kit, ensure the motherboard can boot normally.
•• If you want to install an M.2 SSD, you have to install the M.2 SSD first before installing the water cooling kit.
•• The water cooling kit provides a G1/4" inlet and a G1/4" outlet. Please choose the barbs (notincluded) that suit your requirements.
•• Depending on your hardware requirements, apply appropriate amount of the provided thermal
paste on the water cooling kit.
•• After the water cooling kit is placed on the motherboard, press the OC Ignition button first and thenpress the power button to check whether the cooling fluid can be injected properly. Then complete theinjection. Unplug the power supply and tighten the screws included in the water cooling kit. The type andnumber of the included screws are as below. Make sure you use the right screws before the installation:
Screw
Reference Torque
Number

M2*6
2.0~2.5 (kgf-cm)
2

M3*10.8
3.5~4.0 (kgf-cm)
4

M3*6.5 (with washer)
3.5~4.0 (kgf-cm)
7

Refer to the pictures below to install the water cooling kit on the motherboard.
Step 1: Carefully take the water cooling kit out of its package and remove the protective plastic films from the
CPU area and thermal pads.
CPU Area

Thermal Pad

Thermal Pad

Thermal Pad

Step 2: Before the installation, remove the side cover from the water cooling kit and save it properly. Align thewater cooling kit with the motherboard in the direction as indicated below, connect the LED cable from thewater cooling kit to the LED_PCH header. Then place the water cooling kit vertically on the motherboard.
Tighten the two screws (M2*6) to secure the water cooling kit to the M.2 standoffs as indicated.
Inlet

OutletSide CoverScrew(M2*6)

LED_PCH

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LED_PCHStep 3:Carefully flip the motherboard over, fasten the CPU backplate using the four screws (M3*10.8) in a diagonalsequence.

Screw(M3*10.8)

Step 4:Tighten the three screws (M3*6.5) with washers to the mounting holes in the CPU area (refer to the bottom
left picture). Then tighten the four screws (M3*6.5) with washers to the mounting holes in the Chipset area ina diagonal sequence (refer to the bottom right picture). Make sure the water cooling kit is securely attached.

Screw with washer(M3*6.5)

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Hardware Installation

Step 5:After installing the water cooling kit, connect the Type-C® cable on the side of the water cooling kit to the LED_CPU
header on the motherboard and then replace the side cover. After completing the steps above, connect yourwater cooling components.
Side Cover

LED_CPU

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1-4

Installing the Memory

Read the following guidelines before you begin to install the memory:•• Make sure that the motherboard supports the memory. It is recommended that memory of the same
capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.
(Go to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.)•• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing thememory to prevent hardware damage.
•• Memory modules have a foolproof design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction.
If you are unable to insert the memory, switch the direction.

1-4-1 Dual Channel Memory Configuration

This motherboard provides four memory sockets and supports Dual Channel Technology. After the memory
is installed, the BIOS will automatically detect the specifications and capacity of the memory. Enabling Dual
Channel memory mode will double the original memory bandwidth.
The four memory sockets are divided into two channels and each channel has two memory sockets as following:Channel
A: DDR4_A1, DDR4_A2
Channel
B: DDR4_B1, DDR4_B2

Recommanded Dual Channel Memory Configuration:
DDR4_A1 DDR4_A2 DDR4_B1 DDR4_B2
2 Modules

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DS/SS

--

DS/SS

4 Modules

DS/SS

DS/SS

DS/SS

DS/SS

DDR4_A1
DDR4_A2
DDR4_B1
DDR4_B2(SS=Single-Sided, DS=Double-Sided, "- -"=No Memory)

Due to CPU limitations, read the following guidelines before installing the memory in Dual Channel mode.
1. Dual Channel mode cannot be enabled if only one memory module is installed.
2. When enabling Dual Channel mode with two or four memory modules, it is recommended that memoryof the same capacity, brand, speed, and chips be used.

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1-4-2 Installing a Memory
Before installing a memory module, make sure to turn off the computer and unplug the power cordfrom the power outlet to prevent damage to the memory module. DDR4 and DDR3 DIMMs are notcompatible to each other or DDR2 DIMMs. Be sure to install DDR4 DIMMs on this motherboard.

Notch

DDR4 DIMM

A DDR4 memory module has a notch, so it can only fit in one direction. Follow the steps below to correctly installyour memory modules in the memory sockets.
Step 1:
Note the orientation of the memory module. Spread the retaining clipat the right end of the memory socket. Place the memory module on
the socket. As indicated in the picture on the left, place your fingers
on the top edge of the memory, push down on the memory and insert
it vertically into the memory socket.

Step 2:The clip at the right end of the socket will snap into place when thememory module is securely inserted.

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Installing an Expansion Card
Read the following guidelines before you begin to install an expansion card:•• Make sure the motherboard supports the expansion card. Carefully read the manual that camewith your expansion card.
•• Always turn off the computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before installing an
expansion card to prevent hardware damage.

PCI Express x16 Slot

Follow the steps below to correctly install your expansion card in the expansion slot.
1. Locate an expansion slot that supports your card. Remove the metal slot cover from the chassis back panel.
2. Align the card with the slot, and press down on the card until it is fully seated in the slot.
3. Make sure the metal contacts on the card are completely inserted into the slot.
4. Secure the card's metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.
5. After installing all expansion cards, replace the chassis cover(s).
6. Turn on your computer. If necessary, go to BIOS Setup to make any required BIOS changes for yourexpansion card(s).
7. Install the driver provided with the expansion card in your operating system.
Example: Installing and Removing a PCI Express Graphics Card:•• Installing a Graphics Card:
Gently push down on the top edge of the card until
it is fully inserted into the PCI Express slot. Make
sure the card is securely seated in the slot anddoes not rock.

•• Removing the Card:
Gently push back on the lever on the slot and then lift the card straight out fromthe slot.

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Setting up an AMD CrossFire™ Configuration

A. System Requirements-- Windows 10 64-bit operating system-- A CrossFire-supported motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct driver-- CrossFire-ready graphics cards of identical brand and chip and correct driver-- CrossFire(Note) bridge connectors-- A power supply with sufficient power is recommended (Refer to the manual of your graphics cards for the
power requirement)

B. Connecting the Graphics Cards

Step 1:
Observe the steps in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install the graphics cards on the PCIEX16 and
PCIEX8 slots.
Step 2:Insert the CrossFire (Note) bridge connectors in the CrossFire gold edge connectors on top of the cards.
Step 3:
Plug the display cable into the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot.

C. Configuring the Graphics Card Driver
To Enable CrossFire Function
After installing the graphics card driver in the operating
system, go to the AMD RADEON SETTINGS screen.
Browse to Gaming\Global Settings and ensure AMD
CrossFire is set to On.

(Note)The bridge connector(s) may be needed or not depending on your graphics cards.
Procedure and driver screen for enabling CrossFire technology may differ by graphics cards anddriver version. Refer to the manual that came with your graphics cards for more information aboutenabling CrossFire technology.

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Back Panel Connectors

Q-Flash Plus Button (Note)

This button allows you to update the BIOS when the power connector is connected but the system is not
powered on.

Clear CMOS Button

Use this button to clear the CMOS values (e.g. BIOS configuration) and reset the CMOS values to factory
defaults when needed.
•• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord from the power outlet before using
the clear CMOS button.
•• Do not use the clear CMOS button when the system is on, or the system may shutdown anddata loss or damage may occur.
•• After system restart, go to BIOS Setup to load factory defaults (select Load Optimized Defaults) or
manually configure the BIOS settings (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," for BIOS configurations).

SMA Antenna Connectors (2T2R)

Use this connector to connect an antenna.
Tighten the antennas to the antenna connectors and then aim the antennas correctly for better
signal reception.

RJ-45 LAN Port (LAN2)

The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 2.5 Gbps data rate. The following
describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
Connection/
Speed LED

Activity LED

LAN Port

Connection/Speed LED:

Activity LED:

State
Green
OrangeOff

State
Blinking
On

Description
2.5 Gbps data rate
1 Gbps data rate
100 Mbps data rate

Description
Data transmission or receiving is occurring
No data transmission or receiving is occurring

USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red)The USB 3.2 Gen 2 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1
and USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices.

Thunderbolt™ 4 Connector (USB Type-C® Port)The connector supports standard DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs. You can connect a standard
DisplayPort/Thunderbolt™ monitor to this connector with an adapter. The Thunderbolt™ connector candaisy chain up to five Thunderbolt™ devices. Because of the limited I/O resources of the PC architecture,
the number of Thunderbolt™ devices that can be used is dependent on the number of the PCI Express
devices being installed. You can adjust the Thunderbolt™ settings under Settings\Thunderbolt Configurationin BIOS Setup. The maximum supported resolution is 5120 x 2880@60 Hz with 24 bpp via single display
output, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used. Also, the connector
is reversible and supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1 andUSB 2.0 specification. You can use this port for USB devices, too.
(Note)

To enable Q-Flash Plus function, refer to Chapter 5, "Unique Features," for more information.
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RJ-45 LAN Port (LAN1)

The Gigabit Ethernet LAN port provides Internet connection at up to 10 Gbps data rate. The following
describes the states of the LAN port LEDs.
Speed LED

Connection/
Activity LED

Connection/Activity LED:

Speed LED:
State
Green
OrangeLAN Port

Description
10 Gbps data rate
5 Gbps/ 2.5 Gbps/ 1 Gbps/
100 Mbps data rate

State
Blinking
On

Description
Data transmission or receiving is occurring
No data transmission or receiving is occurring

USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Port (Red) (Q-Flash Plus Port)

The USB 3.2 Gen 2 port supports the USB 3.2 Gen 2 specification and is compatible to the USB 3.2 Gen 1
and USB 2.0 specification. Use this port for USB devices. Before using Q-Flash Plus (Note), make sure to insert
the USB flash drive into this port first.

HDMI Port

The HDMI port supports HDCP 2.3 and Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audioformats. It also supports up to 192KHz/16bit 7.1-channel LPCM audio output.
You can use this port to connect your HDMI-supported monitor. The maximum supported resolution is4096x2160@30 Hz, but the actual resolutions supported are dependent on the monitor being used.
After installing the HDMI device, make sure to set the default sound playback device to HDMI.
(The item name may differ depending on your operating system.)Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

Use this audio jack to connect center/subwoofer speakers.

Rear Speaker Out

Use this audio jack to connect rear speakers.

Optical S/PDIF Out Connector

This connector provides digital audio out to an external audio system that supports digital optical audio.
Before using this feature, ensure that your audio system provides an optical digital audio in connector.

Line In/Side Speaker Out

The line in jack. Use this audio jack for line in devices such as an optical drive, walkman, etc.

Line Out/Front Speaker Out
The line out jack.

Mic InThe Mic in jack.
Audio Jack Configurations:

Jack
Headphone/2-channel
Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out
Rear Speaker Out
Line In/Side Speaker OutaLine Out/Front Speaker Out
Mic In4-channela5.1-channel
a
a

a

a

7.1-channel
a
a
a
a
a

If you want to install a Side Speaker, you need to retask the Line in jack to be Side Speaker out
through the audio driver.
•• When removing the cable connected to a back panel connector, first remove the cable from yourdevice and then remove it from the motherboard.
•• When removing the cable, pull it straight out from the connector. Do not rock it side to side toprevent an electrical short inside the cable connector.
(Note)

To enable Q-Flash Plus function, refer to Chapter 5, "Unique Features," for more information.

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The BIOS switch (BIOS_SW) allows users to easily select a different BIOS for boot up or overclocking, helping to
reduce BIOS failure during overclocking. The SB switch allows enabling or disabling of the Dual BIOS function.
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F_USB3 FS _The reset button provides you with several functions to use. To remap the button to perform different
tasks, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Miscellaneous\RST_SW," for more information).
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This motherboard has 2 quick buttons: power button and reset button. The power button and reset button allow
users to quickly turn on/off or reset the computer in an open-case environment when they want to change
hardware components or conduct hardware testing.

PW_SW

1

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Before setting the SB switch, be sure to turn off your computer and power supply.

Quick Buttons

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OC Button (OC IGNITION)The OC Ignition button allows overclockers and DIY users to pre-test water cooling setups when building up
their computers without needing to boot the system. It also allows the system fans to keep spinning at a lowtemperature and allows for a firmware update even without a CPU installed. Visit GIGABYTE's website formore usages and features.
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1 2 3

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Use a multimeter to measure the following motherboard voltages. You can employ following way to measure
S S S S S S S S S S
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Pin 1
Pin 1
Pin 1

VCCVTT
VIO
VAXG
VCCST
VCORE
VSA
VCCPLLVPLL_OC
PCH_CORE
VDDR

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power
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measurement point and the blackB_ leadto the pin 2 (ground).
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ATX_12V_2X4_1/ATX_12V_2X4_2

11)

LED_C1/LED_C2

2)

ATX

12)

BAT

3)

CPU_FAN13)

SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5

4)

SYS_FAN1/2/3/4/7/8

14)

M2A_SB/M2P_CPU/M2M_SB

5)

SYS_FAN5_PUMP/SYS_FAN6_PUMP

15)

F_PANEL6)

CPU_OPT

16)

F_AUDIO

7)

LED_CPU17)

F_U320G

8)

LED_PCH

18)

F_U32

9)

NOISE_SENSOR

19)

F_USB110)

EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2

Read the following guidelines before connecting external devices:•• First make sure your devices are compliant with the connectors you wish to connect.
•• Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.
•• After installing the device and before turning on the computer, make sure the device cable has
been securely attached to the connector on the motherboard.
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With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components
on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, first make sure the power supply is turned
off and all devices are properly installed. The power connector possesses a foolproof design. Connect thepower supply cable to the power connector in the correct orientation.
The 12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the 12V power connector is not connected,
the computer will not start.
To meet expansion requirements, it is recommended that a power supply that can withstand highpower consumption be used (500W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide therequired power, the result can lead to an unstable or unbootable system.
ATX_12V_2X4_1/ATX_12V_2X4_2:
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ATX:

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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12

Definition
Pin No. Definition
3.3V
13
3.3V
3.3V
14
-12V
GND
15
GND
+5V
16
PS_ON (soft On/Off)
GND
17
GND
+5V
18
GND
GND
19
GND
Power Good
20NC
5VSB (stand by +5V)
21
+5V
+12V
22
+5V
+12V (Only for 2x12-pin 23+5V (Only for 2x12-pin ATX)
ATX)
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Definition
GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
GND (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
GND
GND
+12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
+12V (Only for 2x4-pin 12V)
+12V
+12V

3/4) CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN1/2/3/4/7/8 (Fan Headers)

All fan headers on this motherboard are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design.
When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is
the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. For
optimum heat dissipation, it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis.
1

CPU_FAN1

Pin No.
1
2
3
4

Definition
GND
Voltage Speed Control
Sense
PWM Speed Control

SYS_FAN1

1
SYS_FAN2/3/4/7/8

5) SYS_FAN5_PUMP/SYS_FAN6_PUMP (System Fan/Water Cooling Pump Headers)

The fan/pump headers are 4-pin. Most fan headers possess a foolproof insertion design. When connecting
a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the black connector wire is the ground wire). The
speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design. For optimum heat dissipation,
it is recommended that a system fan be installed inside the chassis. The header also provides speed control
for a water cooling pump, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Smart Fan 6," for more information.

Pin No.
12341Connector

Definition
GND
Voltage Speed Control
Sense
PWM Speed Control

CPU_FANSYS_FAN1~4, 7, 8

SYS_FAN5/6_PUMP

CPU_OPT

Maximum Current

2A

2A

2A

2A

Maximum Power

24W

24W

24W

24W

•• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system fromoverheating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang.
•• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers.
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6) CPU_OPT (Water Cooling CPU Fan Header)

The fan header is 4-pin and possesses a foolproof insertion design. Most fan headers possess a foolproof
insertion design. When connecting a fan cable, be sure to connect it in the correct orientation (the blackconnector wire is the ground wire). The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed
control design.
Pin No.
1
2
3
4

1

Definition
GND
Voltage Speed Control
Sense
PWM Speed Control•• Be sure to connect fan cables to the fan headers to prevent your CPU and system fromoverheating. Overheating may result in damage to the CPU or the system may hang.
•• These fan headers are not configuration jumper blocks. Do not place a jumper cap on the headers.

7) LED_CPU (Water Cooling Kit CPU LED Header)This header provides power and signals to the CPU LED on the water cooling kit. It can detect water coolingleaks, which ensures stable heat dissipation for your system.

•• In case a leak occurs, turn off the power supply immediately. Do not turn on the power until theleak is solved.
•• Leak detection efficacy varies by liquid coolants.

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8) LED_PCH (Water Cooling Kit Chipset LED Header)This header provides power and signals to the Chipset LED on the water cooling kit.

419) NOISE_SENSOR (Noise Detection Header)This header can be used to connect a noise detection cable to detect the noise inside the case.
Pin No.
1
2

1

Definition
Noise Detection
GND

Noise detection
cable

1

For more information on the noise detection function, refer to the instructions in Chapter 5, "UniqueFeatures," "APP Center\System Information Viewer"
Before connecting the cable to the header, make sure to remove the jumper cap; re-place thejumper cap if the header is not in use.

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Hardware Installation10) EC_TEMP1/EC_TEMP2 (Temperature Sensor Headers)Connect the thermistor cables to the headers for temperature detection.
EC_TEMP1

EC_TEMP2

Pin No.
1
2

1

Definition
SENSOR IN
GND11) LED_C1/LED_C2 (Integrated Extension Cable Headers for Addressable and RGB LED Strips)

Connect the included integrated extension cable for addressable and RGB LED strips to the header. The
other two ends of the cable can respectively connect to a standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), withmaximum power rating of 2A (12V) and maximum length of 2m and a standard 5050 addressable LED
strip, with maximum power rating of 5A (5V) and maximum number of 1000 LEDs. Before connecting yourLED strip, remove the cap from the integrated extension cable. The power pin of the LED strip must beconnected to Pin 1 of the LED strip header. Incorrect connection may lead to the damage of the LED strip.
Addressable
RGB LED strip
LED strip

Addressable LED Strip Connector:

Pin No.
1
2
3
4

Definition
V (5V)
D
No PinG

RGB LED Strip Connector:

Pin No.
1
2
3
4

Definition
12V
G
R
B

Integrated extension cable foraddressable and RGB LED strips

For how to turn on/off the lights of the LED strip, refer to the instructions on in Chapter 5, "UniqueFeatures," "APP Center\RGB Fusion."
Before installing the devices, be sure to turn off the devices and your computer. Unplug the power
cord from the power outlet to prevent damage to the devices.
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12) BAT (Battery)

The battery provides power to keep the values (such as BIOS configurations, date, and time information)in the CMOS when the computer is turned off. Replace the battery when the battery voltage drops to a low
level, or the CMOS values may not be accurate or may be lost.

You may clear the CMOS values by removing the battery:
1. Turn off your computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Gently remove the battery from the battery holder and wait for one minute.
(Or use a metal object like a screwdriver to touch the positive and negative
terminals of the battery holder, making them short for 5 seconds.)
3. Replace the battery.
4. Plug in the power cord and restart your computer.

•• Always turn off your computer and unplug the power cord before replacing the battery.
•• Replace the battery with an equivalent one. Damage to your devices may occur if the battery is
replaced with an incorrect model.
•• Contact the place of purchase or local dealer if you are not able to replace the battery by yourself
or uncertain about the battery model.
•• When installing the battery, note the orientation of the positive side (+) and the negative side (-)
of the battery (the positive side should face up).
•• Used batteries must be handled in accordance with local environmental regulations.

13) SATA3 0/1/2/3/4/5 (SATA 6Gb/s Connectors)

The SATA connectors conform to SATA 6Gb/s standard and are compatible with SATA 3Gb/s and SATA 1.5Gb/sstandard. Each SATA connector supports a single SATA device. The Intel® Chipset supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5,
and RAID 10. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array.
G.QBOFM

SATA3

5 3 1
4 2 0

7

1

7

1

Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

DEBUG
PORT

DEBUG
PORT

G.QBOFMG.QBOFMDefinition
GND
TXP
TXN
GND
RXN
RXP
GND

To enable hot-plugging for the SATA ports, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\IO Ports\
SATA And RST Configuration," for more information.
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The M.2 connectors support M.2 SATA SSDs or M.2 PCIe SSDs and support RAID configuration.
Please note that an M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to create a RAID set _eitherwith an M.2 SATA SSD or aF
SATA hard drive. Refer to Chapter 3, "Configuring a RAID Set," for instructions on configuring a RAID array.

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Follow the steps below to correctly install an M.2 SSD in the M.2 connector.

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F_USB3

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Locate the M.2 connector where you will install the M.2 SSD, use _3
a screwdriverto unfasten the screw onU
the heatsink and then remove the heatsink. Remove the protective film from the thermal pad on the M.2
connector.
F_USB30
Step3 2:
Locate the proper mounting hole based on the length of your M.2 SSD drive. If needed, move the standoff
to the desired mounting hole. Insert the M.2 SSD into the M.2 connector at an angle.
Step 3:
F_USB30
3 the M.2 SSD down and then use the included screw to secure it in the connector. Replace thePressheatsink and secure it to the original hole. Remove the protective film from the bottom of the heatsink
before replacing the heatsink.

(Note)

Supported by 11th Generation processors only. Be sure to use Intel® SSDs if you want to set up a
RAID configuration on the M2P_CPU connector.

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Installation Notices for the M.2 and SATA Connectors:

The availability of the SATA connectors may be affected by the type of device installed in the M.2 sockets.
The M2A_SB connector shares bandwidth with the SATA3 1 and the M2M_SB connector shares bandwidthwith the SATA3 4, 5 connectors. Refer to the following tables for details.

•• M2A_SB:
Type ofM.2 SSD

Connector

SATA3 0

SATA3 1

SATA3 2

SATA3 3

SATA3 4

SATA3 5

M.2 SATA SSD

a

r

a

a

a

a

M.2 PCIe SSD

a

a

a

a

a

a

No M.2 SSD Installed

a

a

a

a

a

a

SATA3 0

SATA3 1

SATA3 2

SATA3 3

SATA3 4

SATA3 5

M.2 PCIe SSD*

a

a

a

a

a

a

No M.2 SSD Installed

a

a

a

a

a

a

a: Available, r: Not available•• M2P_CPU (Note):
Type ofM.2 SSD

Connector

a: Available, r: Not available* The M2P_CPU connector supports only PCIe SSDs.

•• M2M_SB:
Type ofM.2 SSD

Connector

SATA3 0

SATA3 1

SATA3 2

SATA3 3

SATA3 4

SATA3 5

M.2 SATA SSD

a

a

a

a

r

r

M.2 PCIe SSD

a

a

a

a

r

r

No M.2 SSD Installed

a

a

a

a

a

a

a: Available, r: Not available(Note)

Supported by 11th Generation processors only.
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Hardware Installation15) F_PANEL (Front Panel Header)

Connect one end of the front panel extension cable to this header and connect the power switch, resetswitch, speaker, chassis intrusion switch/sensor and system status indicator on the chassis front panel tothe other end. Note the positive and negative pins before connecting the cables. .
Power LED

Power Switch

Speaker

SPEAK+NC
NC
SPEAK-

3:5B/('PLED+
PLEDPW+
PW-

+' 5(6 &,Hard Drive Reset
Activity LED Switch

PWR_LED+PWR_LEDPWR_LED-

Front panel
extension cable

20
19
HD+
HDRESRES+
CICI+

2
1

Power LED
Chassis Intrusion
Header•• PLED/PWR_LED (Power LED):
Connects to the power status indicator on the chassis front panel. The LED
System Status LED
is on when the system is operating. The LED is off when the system is in S3/
S0On
S3/S4/S5Off
S4 sleep state or powered off (S5).
•• PW (Power Switch):
Connects to the power switch on the chassis front panel. You may configure the way to turn off yoursystem using the power switch (refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup," "Settings\Platform Power," for more
information).
•• SPEAK (Speaker):
Connects to the speaker on the chassis front panel. The system reports system startup status by issuinga beep code. One single short beep will be heard if no problem is detected at system startup.
•• HD (Hard Drive Activity LED):
Connects to the hard drive activity LED on the chassis front panel. The LED is on when the hard drive
is reading or writing data.
•• RES (Reset Switch):
Connects to the reset switch on the chassis front panel. Press the reset switch to restart the computer
if the computer freezes and fails to perform a normal restart.
•• CI (Chassis Intrusion Header):Connects to the chassis intrusion switch/sensor on the chassis that can detect if the chassis cover has
been removed. This function requires a chassis with a chassis intrusion switch/sensor.
•• NC: No connection.
The front panel design may differ by chassis. A front panel module mainly consists of power switch,
reset switch, power LED, hard drive activity LED, speaker and etc. When connecting your chassis
front panel module to this header, make sure the wire assignments and the pin assignments arematched correctly.
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F_USB3 F

_0

_

_

_B
16) F_AUDIO (Front Panel_Audio
Header)

S

_

_S

S _

The front panel audio header supports High Definition audio (HD). You may connect your chassis front
panel audio module to this header. Make sure the wire assignments of the module connector match thepin assignments of the motherboard header. Incorrect connection between the module connector and themotherboard header will make the device unable to work or even damage it.

9

Pin No.
1
2
F_
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

1

F_ U
10

_

2

S F_

_ F

Definition
MIC2_LGND
MIC2_R
NC
LINE2_R
Sense
GND
No PinLINE2_L
Sense

_0

F

F_

B_

B

B SS

B_

1

Some chassis provide a front panel audio module that has separated connectors on each wire
instead of a single plug. For information about connecting the front panel audio module that has_Sdifferent wire assignments, please contact the chassis manufacturer.
1

1

1

_3

U
_

B

S
1 2 3

1 2 3

17) F_U320G (USB Type-C® Header with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Support)
1 2 3

S

B_

F_USB30 3

F_USB3

USB 0_ B

S

3

B SS

10

11

1

20

1 2 3

The header conforms to USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 specification and can provide one USB port.
Pin No. Definition
1
VBUS
2
TX1+
3
TX14
GND
5
RX1+
6
RX17
VBUS
8
CC1
9
SBU1
U 10
SBU2

S

_ _

S B_
B

Pin No. Definition
11
VBUS
12
TX2+
13
TX214
GND
15
RX2+
16
RX217
GND
18
D19
D+
20
CC2

_ S
S_
_
B

_ U
_
B

3

F_USB3 F
S

_

S F

_

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S

_S

_

_ _B
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_

S _

S

18) F_U32 (USB 3.2 Gen 1 Header)

B_

F_ U

The header conforms to USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 specification and can provide two USB ports. For
purchasing the optional 3.5" front panel that provides two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, please contact the local
dealer.
1

10

20

11

F_USB30

Pin No. Definition
1
VBUS
2
SSRX13
SSRX1+
4
GND
5
SSTX16
SSTX1+
7
GND
8
D19
D1+
10
NC

G.QBOFMPin No. Definition
11
D2+
12
D213
GND
14
SSTX2+
15
SSTX216GND
17
SSRX2+
18
SSRX219
VBUS
20
No Pin19) F_USB1 (USB 2.0/1.1 Header)
DEBUG
PORT

Connect one end of the front USB header extension cable to this header and the other ends to two USB
brackets.  The headers conform to USB 2.0/1.1 specification. Each USB header can provide two USB ports
via an optional USB bracket. For purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer. For
purchasing the optional USB bracket, please contact the local dealer.

Front USB header
extension cable

F_USB1

9

1

10

2

Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Definition
Power (5V)
Power (5V)
USB DXUSB DYUSB DX+
USB DY+GND
GND
No PinNC•• Do not plug the IEEE 1394 bracket (2x5-pin) cable into the USB 2.0/1.1 header.
•• Prior to installing the USB bracket, be sure to turn off your computer and unplug the power cordfrom the power outlet to prevent damage to the USB bracket.

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Chapter 2

BIOS Setup

BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) records hardware parameters of the system in the CMOS on themotherboard. Its major functions include conducting the Power-On Self-Test (POST) during system startup,saving system parameters and loading operating system, etc. BIOS includes a BIOS Setup program that allows
the user to modify basic system configuration settings or to activate certain system features.
When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS tokeep the configuration values in the CMOS.
To access the BIOS Setup program, press the <Delete> key during the POST when the power is turned on.
To upgrade the BIOS, use either the GIGABYTE Q-Flash or @BIOS utility.
•• Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily upgrade or back up BIOS without entering the operating system.
•• @BIOS is a Windows-based utility that searches and downloads the latest version of BIOS from the Internet
and updates the BIOS.
For instructions on using the Q-Flash and @BIOS utilities, refer to Chapter 5, "BIOS Update Utilities."•• Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, if you do not encounter problems using the current
version of BIOS, it is recommended that you not flash the BIOS. To flash the BIOS, do it withcaution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may result in system malfunction.
•• It is recommended that you not alter the default settings (unless you need to) to prevent systeminstability or other unexpected results. Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's
failure to boot. If this occurs, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.
(Refer to the "Load Optimized Defaults" section in this chapter or introductions of the battery or
the clear CMOS button in Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.)- 39 -

BIOS Setup2-1

Startup Screen

The following startup Logo screen will appear when the computer boots.

Function Keys

Function Keys:<DEL>: BIOS SETUP\Q-FLASH
Press the <Delete> key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in BIOS Setup.
<F12>: BOOT MENU
Boot Menu allows you to set the first boot device without entering BIOS Setup. In Boot Menu, use the up
arrow key <h> or the down arrow key <i> to select the first boot device, then press <Enter> to accept.
The system will boot from the device immediately.
Note: The setting in Boot Menu is effective for one time only. After system restart, the device boot order
will still be based on BIOS Setup settings.
<END>: Q-FLASH
Press the <End> key to access the Q-Flash utility directly without having to enter BIOS Setup first.

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2-2

The Main Menu

Advanced Mode

The Advanced Mode provides detailed BIOS settings. You can press the arrow keys on your keyboard to moveamong the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter a sub-menu. Or you can use your mouse to select theitem you want.
System Time

Setup Menus

Configuration
Items

HardwareInformation

Option Description

Current Settings

Quick Access Bar allows you to quickly move to
the General Help, Easy Mode, Smart Fan 6, or
Q-Flash screen.

Advanced Mode Function Keys<f><g><h><i><Enter>/Double Click<+>/<Page Up><->/<Page Down>
<F1>
<F2>
<F3>
<F4>
<F5>
<F6>
<F7>
<F8>
<F10>
<F11>
<F12>
<Insert><Ctrl>+<S><Esc>

Move the selection bar to select a setup menu
Move the selection bar to select an configuration item on a menu
Execute command or enter a menu
Increase the numeric value or make changes
Decrease the numeric value or make changes
Show descriptions of the function keys
Switch to Easy Mode
Save the current BIOS settings to a profile
Load the BIOS settings from a profile created before
Restore the previous BIOS settings for the current submenus
Display the Smart Fan 6 screen
Load the Optimized BIOS default settings for the current submenus
Access the Q-Flash utility
Save all the changes and exit the BIOS Setup program
Switch to the Favorites submenu
Capture the current screen as an image and save it to your USB drive
Add or remove a favorite option
Display information on the installed memory
Main Menu: Exit the BIOS Setup program
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BIOS Setup

B. Easy Mode

Easy Mode allows users to quickly view their current system information or to make adjustments for optimum
performance. In Easy Mode, you can use your mouse to move through configuration items or press <F2> toswitch to the Advanced Mode screen.

BIOS Setup- 42 -

2-3

Smart Fan 6

Use the <F6> function key to quickly switch to this screen.  This screen allows you to configure fan speed related
settings for each fan header or monitor your system/CPU temperature.

&& TUNE ALL

Allows you to apply the current settings to all fan headers.

&& Temperature

Displays the current temperature of the selected target area.

&& Fan Speed

Displays current fan/pump speeds.

&& Flow Rate

Displays the flow rate of your water cooling system. Press <Enter> on Fan Speed to switch to this function.

&& Fan Speed Control

Allows you to determine whether to enable the fan speed control function and adjust the fan speed.
Normal		Allows the fan to run at different speeds according to the temperature. You can adjust
the fan speed with System Information Viewer based on your system requirements.
(Default)
Silent			Allows the fan to run at slow speeds.
Manual		Allows

you to drag the curve nodes to adjust fan speed. Or you can use the EZ Tuning
feature. After adjusting the node position, press Apply to automatically calculate theslope of the curve.
Full Speed		
Allows the fan to run at full speeds.

&& Fan Control Use Temperature Input

Allows you to select the reference temperature for fan speed control.

&& Temperature Interval

Allows you to select the temperature interval for fan speed change.

&& FAN/PUMP Control Mode

Auto			Lets
the BIOS automatically detect the type of fan installed and sets the optimal control
mode. (Default)
Voltage
Voltage mode is recommended for a 3-pin fan/pump.
PWM
PWM mode is recommended for a 4-pin fan/pump.
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&& FAN/PUMP Stop

Enables or disables the fan/pump stop function. You can set the temperature limit using the temperature
curve. The fan or pump stops operation when the temperature is lower than the limit. (Default: Disabled)&& FAN/PUMP Mode

Allows you to set the operating mode for the fan.
Slope			
Adjusts the fan speed linearly based on the temperature. (Default)Stair			Adjusts the fan speed stepwise based on the temperature.

&& FAN/PUMP Fail Warning

Allows the system to emit warning sound if the fan/pump is not connected or fails. Check the fan/pumpcondition or fan/pump connection when this occurs. (Default: Disabled)&& Save Fan Profile

This function allows you to save the current settings to a profile. You can save the profile in the BIOS or
select Select File in HDD/FDD/USB to save the profile to your storage device.

&& Load Fan Profile

This function allows you to load a previously saved BIOS profile without the hassles of reconfiguring theBIOS settings. Or you can select Select File in HDD/FDD/USB to load a profile from your storage device.

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2-4

Favorites (F11)

Set your frequently used options as your favorites and use the <F11> key to quickly switch to the page where
all of your favorite options are located. To add or remove a favorite option, go to its original page and press<Insert> on the option. The option is marked with a star sign if set as a "favorite."- 45 -

BIOS Setup2-5

Tweaker

Whether the system will work stably with the overclock/overvoltage settings you made is dependent
on your overall system configurations. Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage
to CPU, chipset, or memory and reduce the useful life of these components. This page is for advanced
users only and we recommend you not to alter the default settings to prevent system instability orother unexpected results. (Inadequately altering the settings may result in system's failure to boot. If
this occurs, clear the CMOS values and reset the board to default values.)&& CPU Upgrade

Allows you to set the CPU frequency. The final result may vary depending on the CPU used. Options are:
Default, Gaming Profile, Advanced. (Default: Default)&& CPU Base Clock

Allows you to manually set the CPU base clock in 0.01 MHz increments. (Default: Auto)
Important: It is highly recommended that the CPU frequency be set in accordance with the CPU
specifications.

&& PVD Ratio Threshold Override (Note)

Allows you to determine whether to improve performance under extreme BCLK OC by reducing a “PLL
Banding” condition caused in part by a very high DCO frequency. (Default: Auto)&& PCIe/DMI/PEG Clock Frequency

Allows you to manually set the PCIe/DMI/PEG frequencies in 0.01 MHz increments.

&& Enhanced Multi-Core Performance

Determines whether to allow the CPU to run at Turbo 1C speed. (Default: Auto)&& CPU Clock Ratio

Allows you to alter the clock ratio for the installed CPU. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU
being installed.

&& Ring Ratio

Allows you to set the CPU Uncore ratio. The adjustable range is dependent on the CPU being used. (Default:
Auto)&& IGP Ratio (Note)

Allows you to set the Graphics Ratio. (Default: Auto)(Note)

This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information aboutIntel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.

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&& AVX Disable (Note)

Allows you to disable the AVX instruction sets on a CPU that supports AVX. (Default: Auto)&& AVX512 Disable (Note)

Allows you to disable the AVX-512 instruction sets on a CPU that supports AVX-512. (Default: Auto)&& AVX Offset (Note)

When the processor runs AVX workloads, the CPU Clock Ratio will be reduced by the desired AVX offset
value. For example, if the value is set to 3, the CPU Clock Ratio will be reduced by 3 when executing AVX
instructions. (Default: Auto)&& AVX512 Offset (Note)

When the processor runs AVX-512 workloads, the CPU Clock Ratio will be reduced by the desired AVX-512
offset value. For example, if the value is set to 3 (the value must be larger than or equal to the AVX offset
value), the CPU Clock Ratio will be reduced by 3 when executing AVX-512 instructions. (Default: Auto)&& AVX Voltage Guardband Scale Factor (Note)

Allows you to lower the standard AVX voltage. (Default: Auto)&& AVX512 Voltage Guardband Scale Factor (Note)

Allows you to lower the standard AVX-512 voltage. (Default: Auto) Advanced CPU Settings&& Core Fused Max Core Ratio (Note)

Displays the highest frequency of each core.

&& CPU Over Temperature Protection (Note)

Allows you to fine-tune the TJ Max offset value. (Default: Auto)&& FCLK Frequency for Early Power On (Note)

Allows you to set the FCLK frequency. Options are: Normal(800Mhz), 1GHz, 400MHz. (Default: 1GHz)&& Hyper-Threading Technology

Allows you to determine whether to enable multi-threading technology when using an Intel® CPU that
supports this function. This feature only works for operating systems that support multi-processor mode.
Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto)&& No. of CPU Cores Enabled

Allows you to select the number of CPU cores to enable in an Intel® multi-core CPU (the number of CPU
cores may vary by CPU). Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto)(Note)

This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information aboutIntel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
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&& Intel(R) Speed Shift Technology (Intel ® Speed Shift Technology) (Note)

Enables or disables Intel® Speed Shift Technology. Enabling this feature allows the processor to ramp up
its operating frequency more quickly and then improves the system responsiveness. (Default: Enabled)&& CPU Thermal Monitor (Note)

Enables or disables Intel® Thermal Monitor function, a CPU overheating protection function. When enabled,
the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced when the CPU is overheated. Auto lets the BIOS
automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto)&& Ring to Core offset (Down Bin)

Allows you to determine whether to disable the CPU Ring ratio auto-down function. Auto lets the BIOS
automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto)&& CPU EIST Function (Note)

Enables or disables Enhanced Intel® Speed Step Technology (EIST). Depending on CPU loading, Intel®
EIST technology can dynamically and effectively lower the CPU voltage and core frequency to decrease
average power consumption and heat production. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting.
(Default: Auto)&& Race To Halt (RTH) (Note)/Energy Efficient Turbo (Note)

Enables or disables the CPU power saving related settings. (Default: Auto)&& Intel(R) Turbo Boost Technology (Note)

Allows you to determine whether to enable the Intel® CPU Turbo Boost technology. Auto lets the BIOS
automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto)&& Intel(R) Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 (Note)

Enables or disables Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0. Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 allows
the system to identify the processor's best performance core and lets you manually direct the most critical
workloads to it. You can even adjust the frequency of each core individually for performance optimization.
(Default: Enabled)&& CPU Flex Ratio Override

Enables or disables the CPU Flex Ratio. The maximum CPU clock ratio will be based on the CPU Flex
Ratio Settings value if CPU Clock Ratio is set to Auto. (Default: Disabled)&& CPU Flex Ratio Settings

Allows you to set the CPU Flex Ratio. The adjustable range may vary by CPU.

&& Frequency Clipping TVB (Note)

Allows you to enable or disable automatic CPU frequency reduction initiated by Thermal Velocity Boost.
Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto)&& Voltage reduction initiated TVB (Note)

Allows you to enable or disable automatic CPU voltage reduction initiated by Thermal Velocity Boost. Autolets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto)dd Active Turbo Ratios&& Turbo Ratio (Core Active)

Allows you to set the CPU Turbo ratios for active cores. Auto sets the CPU Turbo ratios according to the
CPU specifications. This item is configurable only when Active Turbo Ratios is set to Manual. (Default:
Auto)(Note)

This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information aboutIntel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.

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dd Per Core HT Disable Setting&& HT Disable (Note)

Allows you to determine whether to disable the HT feature for each CPU core. This item is configurable
only when Per Core HT Disable Setting is set to Manual. (Default: Disabled)

dd C-States Control&& CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E)

Enables or disables Intel® CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function, a CPU power-saving function in system halt state.
When enabled, the CPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease
power consumption. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. This item is configurable only
when C-States Control is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto)&& C3 State Support (Note)

Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C3 mode in system halt state. When enabled, theCPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption.
The C3 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C1. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure
this setting. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto)&& C6/C7 State Support

Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C6/C7 mode in system halt state. When enabled, theCPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption.
The C6/C7 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C3. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure
this setting. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto)&& C8 State Support (Note)

Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C8 mode in system halt state. When enabled, the CPU
core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption. The
C8 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C6/C7. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure
this setting. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto)&& C10 State Support (Note)

Allows you to determine whether to let the CPU enter C10 mode in system halt state. When enabled, theCPU core frequency and voltage will be reduced during system halt state to decrease power consumption.
The C10 state is a more enhanced power-saving state than C8. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure
this setting. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto)&& Package C State limit (Note)

Allows you to specify the C-state limit for the processor. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure thissetting. This item is configurable only when C-States Control is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto)dd Turbo Power Limits

Allows you to set a power limit for CPU Turbo mode. When the CPU power consumption exceeds the
specified power limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the power.
Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. (Default: Auto)&& Power Limit TDP (Watts) / Power Limit Time

Allows you to set the power limit for CPU/platform/memory Turbo mode and how long it takes to operate
at the specified power limit. Auto sets the power limit according to the CPU specifications. This item isconfigurable only when Turbo Power Limits is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto)(Note)

This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information aboutIntel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
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&& Core Current Limit (Amps)

Allows you to set a current limit for CPU Turbo mode. When the CPU current exceeds the specified current
limit, the CPU will automatically reduce the core frequency in order to reduce the current. Auto sets thepower limit according to the CPU specifications. This item is configurable only when Turbo Power Limits
is set to Enabled. (Default: Auto)dd Turbo Per Core Limit Control (Note 1)

Allows you to control each CPU core limit separately. (Default: Auto)&& Extreme Memory Profile (X.M.P.) (Note2)

Allows the BIOS to read the SPD data on XMP memory module(s) to enhance memory performance whenenabled.
Disabled		
Disables this function. (Default)
Profile1
Uses Profile 1 settings.
(Note 2)
Profile2

Uses Profile 2 settings.

&& System Memory Multiplier

Allows you to set the system memory multiplier. Auto sets memory multiplier according to memory SPD
data. (Default: Auto)&& Memory Ref Clock

Allows you to manually adjust the memory reference clock. (Default: Auto)&& Memory Odd Ratio (100/133 or 200/266) (Note 2)

Enabled allows Qclk to run in odd frequency. (Default: Auto)&& Gear Mode (Note 2)

Allows you to improve the maximum OC frequency potential. (Default: Auto) Advanced Memory Settings&& Memory Multiplier Tweaker

Provides different levels of memory auto-tuning. (Default: Auto)&& Channel Interleaving

Enables or disables memory channel interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously accessdifferent channels of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS
automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto)(Note 1) This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature. For more information aboutIntel® CPUs' unique features, please visit Intel's website.
(Note 2) This item is present only when you install a CPU and a memory module that support this feature.
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&& Rank Interleaving

Enables or disables memory rank interleaving. Enabled allows the system to simultaneously access different
ranks of the memory to increase memory performance and stability. Auto lets the BIOS automaticallyconfigure this setting.  (Default: Auto)&& Memory Boot Mode

Provides memory detection and training methods.
Auto
Lets the BIOS automatically configure this setting. (Default)
Normal			The

BIOS automatically performs memory training. Please note that if the system
becomes unstable or unbootable, try to clear the CMOS values and reset the board
to default values. (Refer to the introductions of the battery/clear CMOS jumper in
Chapter 1 for how to clear the CMOS values.)
Enable
Fast BootSkip memory detection and training in some specific criteria for faster memoryboot.
DisableFast Boot Detect and train memory at every single boot.

&& Realtime Memory Timing

Allows you to fine-tune memory timings after the BIOS stage. (Default: Auto)&& Memory Enhancement Settings

Provides several memory performance enhancement settings: Auto, Relax OC, Enhanced Stability, Normal(basic performance), Enhanced Performance,High Frequency, High Density, and DDR-4500+. (Default:
Auto)&& Memory Channel Detection Message

Allows you to determine whether to show an alert message when the memory is not installed in the optimal
memory channel. (Default: Enabled) SPD Info

Displays information on the installed memory.

 Memory Channels Timings
dd Channels Standard Timing Control, Channels Advanced Timing Control, Channels
Misc Timing Control

These sections provide memory timing settings. Note: Your system may become unstable or fail to bootafter you make changes on the memory timings. If this occurs, please reset the board to default values byloading optimized defaults or clearing the CMOS values.

&& Vcore Volatge Mode/CPU Vcore/Dynamic Vcore(DVID)/BCLK Adaptive Voltage/CPU
Graphics Voltage (VAXG)/DRAM Voltage (CH A/B)/CPU VCCIO/CPU VCCIO2/CPU System
Agent Voltage/VCC Substained/VCCPLL OC/VCCVTT/VCC STG/VCC18 PCH/VCC1V8P
These items allow you to adjust the CPU Vcore and memory voltages.

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BIOS Setup Advanced Voltage Settings

This submenu allows you to configure Load-Line Calibration level, over-voltage protection level, and overcurrent protection level.

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Settings

 Platform Power&& Platform Power Management

Enables or disables the Active State Power Management function (ASPM). (Default: Disabled)&& PEG ASPM

Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to the CPU PEG bus. This item isconfigurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Disabled)&& PCH ASPM

Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for the device connected to Chipset's PCI Express bus. This item
is configurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Disabled)&& DMI ASPM

Allows you to configure the ASPM mode for both CPU side and Chipset side of the DMI link. This item isconfigurable only when Platform Power Management is set to Enabled. (Default: Disabled)&& S3 Save Mode

Allows you to determine whether to let the system enter power-saving mode in system S3 state. (Default:
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&& ErP

Determines whether to let the system consume least power in S5 (shutdown) state. (Default: Disabled)
Note: When this item is set to Enabled, the Resume by Alarm function becomes unavailable.

&& Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN

Configures the way to turn off the computer in MS-DOS mode using the power button.
Instant-Off		
Press the power button and then the system will be turned off instantly. (Default)
Delay
4 Sec.	Press and hold the power button for 4 seconds to turn off the system. If the power
button is pressed for less than 4 seconds, the system will enter suspend mode.

&& Resume by Alarm

Determines whether to power on the system at a desired time. (Default: Disabled)
If enabled, set the date and time as following:Wake
up day: Turn on the system at a specific time on each day or on a specific day in a month.
Wake
up hour/minute/second: Set the time at which the system will be powered on automatically.
Note: When using this function, avoid inadequate shutdown from the operating system or removal of the
AC power, or the settings may not be effective.

&& Power Loading

Enables or disables dummy load. When the power supply is at low load, a self-protection will activate causing
it to shutdown or fail. If this occurs, please set to Enabled. Auto lets the BIOS automatically configure thissetting. (Default: Auto)&& RC6(Render Standby)

Allows you to determine whether to let the onboard graphics enter standby mode to decrease power
consumption. (Default: Enabled)&& AC BACK

Determines the state of the system after the return of power from an AC power loss.
Memory		The system returns to its last known awake state upon the return of the AC power.
AlwaysOn		The system is turned on upon the return of the AC power.
AlwaysOff		The system stays off upon the return of the AC power. (Default)

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 IO Ports&& Initial Display Output

Specifies the first initiation of the monitor display from the installed PCI Express graphics card or the onboard
graphics.
(Note)
IGFX
Sets the onboard graphics as the first display.
PCIe
1 Slot
Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX16 slot as the first display. (Default)
PCIe
2 Slot
Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX8 slot as the first display.
PCIe
3 Slot
Sets the graphics card on the PCIEX4 slot as the first display.
This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled.

&& Internal Graphics

Enables or disables the onboard graphics function. (Default: Auto)&& DVMT Pre-AllocatedAllows you to set the onboard graphics memory size.

&& DVMT Total Gfx Mem

Allows you to allocate the DVMT memory size of the onboard graphics. Options are: 128M, 256M, MAX.
(Default: 256M)&& Aperture Size

Allows you to set the maximum amount of system memory that can be allocated to the graphics card.
Options are: 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1024MB, and 2048MB. (Default: 256MB)&& PCIE Bifurcation Support

Allows you to determine how the bandwidth of the PCIEX16 slot is divided. Options:Auto, PCIE x8/x8, PCIE x8/x4/x4.
(Default: Auto)&& OnBoard LAN Controller (Aquantia 10GbE LAN Chip, LAN1)

Enables or disables the Aquantia 10GbE LAN function. (Default: Enabled)
If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item toDisabled.

&& OnBoard LAN Controller#2 (Intel ® 2.5GbE LAN Chip, LAN2)

Enables or disables the Intel® 2.5GbE LAN function. (Default: Enabled)
If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in network card instead of using the onboard LAN, set this item toDisabled.

(Note)

This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature.
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&& Audio Controller

Enables or disables the onboard audio function. (Default: Enabled)
If you wish to install a 3rd party add-in audio card instead of using the onboard audio, set this item toDisabled.

&& Above 4G Decoding

Enables or disables 64-bit capable devices to be decoded in above 4 GB address space (only if your system
supports 64-bit PCI decoding). Set to Enabled if more than one advanced graphics card are installed andtheir drivers are not able to be launched when entering the operating system (because of the limited 4 GB
memory address space). (Default: Disabled)&& IOAPIC 24-119 Entries

Enables or disables this function. (Default: Enabled) USB Configuration&& Legacy USB Support

Allows USB keyboard/mouse to be used in MS-DOS. (Default: Enabled)&& XHCI Hand-off

Determines whether to enable XHCI Hand-off feature for an operating system without XHCI Hand-off
support. (Default: Enabled)&& USB Mass Storage Driver Support

Enables or disables support for USB storage devices. (Default: Enabled)&& Mass Storage Devices

Displays a list of connected USB mass storage devices. This item appears only when a USB storage device
is installed.

 Network Stack Configuration&& Network Stack

Disables or enables booting from the network to install a GPT format OS, such as installing the OS fromthe Windows Deployment Services server. (Default: Disabled)&& IPv4 PXE Support

Enables or disables IPv4 PXE Support. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled.

&& IPv4 HTTP Support

Enables or disables HTTP boot support for IPv4. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is
enabled.

&& IPv6 PXE Support

Enables or disables IPv6 PXE Support. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is enabled.

&& IPv6 HTTP Support

Enables or disables HTTP boot support for IPv6. This item is configurable only when Network Stack is
enabled.

&& PXE boot wait time

Allows you to configure how long to wait before you can press <Esc> to abort the PXE boot. This item isconfigurable only when Network Stack is enabled. (Default: 0)&& Media detect countAllows you to set the number of times to check the presence of media. This item is configurable only when
Network Stack is enabled. (Default: 1)

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 NVMe Configuration

Displays information on your M.2 NVME PCIe SSD if installed.

 SATA And RST Configuration&& SATA Controller(s)Enables or disables the integrated SATA controllers. (Default: Enabled)&& SATA Mode Selection

Enables or disables RAID for the SATA controllers integrated in the Chipset or configures the SATA controllers
to AHCI mode.
Intel
RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration
Enables RAID for the SATA controller.
AHCI
Configures the SATA controllers to AHCI mode. Advanced Host Controller Interface(AHCI) is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced
Serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing and hot plug. (Default)&& Aggressive LPM Support

Enables or disables the power saving feature, ALPM (Aggressive Link Power Management), for the Chipset
SATA controllers. (Default: Disabled)&& Port 0/1/2/3/4/5

Enables or disables each SATA port. (Default: Enabled)&& SATA Port 0/1/2/3/4/5 DevSlp

Allows you to determine whether to let the connected SATA device go into sleep mode. (Default: Disabled)&& Hot plug

Enables or disable the hot plug capability for each SATA port. (Default: Disabled)&& Configured as eSATA

Enables or disables support for external SATA devices.

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Allows you to enable or disable motherboard LED lighting when the system is on.
Off		Disables the selected lighting mode when the system is on.
On		
Enables the selected lighting mode when the system is on. (Default)&& LEDs in Sleep, Hibernation, and Soft Off States

Allows you to set the lighting mode of the motherboard LEDs in system S3/S4/S5 state.
This item is configurable when LEDs in System Power On State is set to On.
OffDisables the selected lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state. (Default)
On
Enables the selected lighting mode when the system enters S3/S4/S5 state.

&& RST_SW (MULTIKEY) (Functionality of the RST_SW Button)
Set this button to HW Reset			Set this button to Switch LED On/OffSet this button to Enter BIOS Setup		Set this button to Boot on Safe ModeUse the button to reset your system. (Default)
Use the button to turn on/off the motherboard LEDs.
Use the button to enter the BIOS Setup.
Use the button to boot the system in safe mode.

&& Onboard DB Port LED

Allows you to enable or disable the LED lighting of the motherboard debug LEDs when the system is on.
(Default: On)&& Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)

Enables or disables Intel® PTT Technology. (Default: Disabled)&& 3DMark01 Enhancement

Allows you to determine whether to enhance some legacy benchmark performance. (Default: Disabled)&& CPU PCIe Link Speed

Allows you to set the operation mode of the CPU-controlled PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2, Gen 3, orGen 4 (Note). Actual operation mode is subject to the hardware specification of each slot. Auto lets the BIOS
automatically configure this setting. (Default: Auto)&& PCH PCIe Link Speed

Allows you to set the operation mode of the Chipset-controlled PCI Express slots to Gen 1, Gen 2 or Gen 3.
Actual operation mode is subject to the hardware specification of each slot. Auto lets the BIOS automaticallyconfigure this setting. (Default: Auto)(Note)

This item is present only when you install a CPU that supports this feature.

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&& VT-d

Enables or disables Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O. (Default: Enabled) Trusted Computing

Enables or disables Trusted Platform Module (TPM).

 PC Health Status&& Reset Case Open Status

Disabled		
Keeps or clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status. (Default)
Enabled		
Clears the record of previous chassis intrusion status and the Case Open field willshow "No" at next boot.

&& Case Open

Displays the detection status of the chassis intrusion detection device attached to the motherboard CI
header. If the system chassis cover is removed, this field will show "Yes", otherwise it will show "No". To
clear the chassis intrusion status record, set Reset Case Open Status to Enabled, save the settings to
the CMOS, and then restart your system.

&& CPU Vcore/CPU VCCSA/CPU VCCIO/DRAM Channel A/B Voltage/DDRVpp A/B/+3.3V/+5V/
PCH 1.8V/+12V/CPU VAXG
Displays the current system voltages.

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System Info.

This section provides information on your motherboard model and BIOS version. You can also select the default
language used by the BIOS and manually set the system time.

&& Access Level

Displays the current access level depending on the type of password protection used. (If no password isset, the default will display as Administrator.) The Administrator level allows you to make changes to all
BIOS settings; the User level only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all.

&& System Language

Selects the default language used by the BIOS.

&& System Date

Sets the system date. The date format is week (read-only), month, date, and year. Use <Enter> to switch
between the Month, Date, and Year fields and use the <Page Up> or <Page Down> key to set the desired
value.

&& System Time

Sets the system time. The time format is hour, minute, and second. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. Use<Enter> to switch between the Hour, Minute, and Second fields and use the <Page Up> or <Page Down>
key to set the desired value.

 Plug in Devices Info

Displays information on your PCI Express and M.2 devices if installed.

 Q-Flash

Allows you to access the Q-Flash utility to update the BIOS or back up the current BIOS configuration.

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Boot&& Bootup NumLock State

Enables or disables Numlock feature on the numeric keypad of the keyboard after the POST. (Default: On)&& CFG Lock

Enables or disables the MSR 0xE2 lock. (Default: Disabled)&& Security Option

Specifies whether a password is required every time the system boots, or only when you enter BIOS Setup.
After configuring this item, set the password(s) under the Administrator Password/User Password item.
Setup		A password is only required for entering the BIOS Setup program.
System	
A password is required for booting the system and for entering the BIOS Setup program.
(Default)&& Full Screen LOGO Show

Allows you to determine whether to display the GIGABYTE Logo at system startup. Disabled skips the
GIGABYTE Logo when the system starts up. (Default: Enabled)&& Boot Option Priorities

Specifies the overall boot order from the available devices. Removable storage devices that support GPTformat will be prefixed with "UEFI:" string on the boot device list. To boot from an operating system that
supports GPT partitioning, select the device prefixed with "UEFI:" string.
Or if you want to install an operating system that supports GPT partitioning such as Windows 10 64-bit,select the optical drive that contains the Windows 10 64-bit installation disc and is prefixed with "UEFI:"
string.

&& Fast Boot

Enables or disables Fast Boot to shorten the OS boot process. Ultra Fast provides the fastest bootup
speed. (Default: Disable Link)&& SATA Support

Last
Boot SATA Devices Only		Except for the previous boot drive, all SATA devices are disabled
before the OS boot process completes. (Default)
All
 SATA Devices	All SATA devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST.
This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.

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&& VGA Support

Allows you to select which type of operating system to boot.
Auto				Enables legacy option ROM only.
EFI Driver			Enables EFI option ROM. (Default)This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.

&& USB Support

Disable
Link		All USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes.
Full Initial			All USB devices are functional in the operating system and during the POST.
(Default)
Partial

Initial		Part of the USB devices are disabled before the OS boot process completes.
This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast. This function is disabled
when Fast Boot is set to Ultra Fast.

&& NetWork Stack Driver Support

Disable
Link		Disables booting from the network. (Default)
Enabled			Enables booting from the network.
This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.

&& Next Boot After AC Power LossNormal
Boot		
Enables normal bootup upon the return of the AC power. (Default)Fast
Boot			Keeps the Fast Boot settings upon the return of the AC power.
This item is configurable only when Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.

&& Mouse Speed

Allows you to set the mouse cursor movement speed. (Default: 1 X)&& Windows 10 Features

Allows you to select the operating system to be installed. (Default: Windows 10)&& CSM Support

Enables or disables UEFI CSM (Compatibility Support Module) to support a legacy PC boot process.
Disabled			
Disables UEFI CSM and supports UEFI BIOS boot process only. (Default)
Enabled			Enables UEFI CSM.

&& LAN PXE Boot Option ROM

Allows you to select whether to enable the legacy option ROM for the LAN controller. (Default: Disabled)
This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled.

&& Storage Boot Option Control

Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or legacy option ROM for the storage device controller.
Do not launch		Disables option ROM.
UEFI				Enables UEFI option ROM only.
Legacy			Enables legacy option ROM only. (Default)This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled.

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&& Other PCI devices

Allows you to select whether to enable the UEFI or Legacy option ROM for the PCI device controller otherthan the LAN, storage device, and graphics controllers.
Do not launch		Disables option ROM.
UEFI				Enables UEFI option ROM only. (Default)
Legacy			Enables legacy option ROM only.
This item is configurable only when CSM Support is set to Enabled.

&& Administrator Password

Allows you to configure an administrator password. Press <Enter> on this item, type the password, andthen press <Enter>. You will be requested to confirm the password. Type the password again and press<Enter>. You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering
BIOS Setup. Differing from the user password, the administrator password allows you to make changes toall BIOS settings.

&& User Password

Allows you to configure a user password. Press <Enter> on this item, type the password, and then press<Enter>. You will be requested to confirm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>.
You must enter the administrator password (or user password) at system startup and when entering BIOS
Setup. However, the user password only allows you to make changes to certain BIOS settings but not all.
To cancel the password, press <Enter> on the password item and when requested for the password, enter
the correct one first. When prompted for a new password, press <Enter> without entering any password.
Press <Enter> again when prompted to confirm.
NOTE: Before setting the User Password, be sure to set the Administrator Password first.

 Secure Boot

Allows you to enable or disable Secure Boot and configure related settings. This item is configurable only
when CSM Support is set to Disabled.

&& Preferred Operating Mode

Allows you to select whether to enter Easy mode or Advanced mode after entering BIOS Setup. Autoenters the BIOS mode where it was last time. (Default: Auto)- 63 -

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Save & Exit&& Save & Exit Setup

Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes. This saves the changes to the CMOS and exits the BIOS Setup
program. Select No or press <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.

&& Exit Without Saving

Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes. This exits the BIOS Setup without saving the changes madein BIOS Setup to the CMOS. Select No or press <Esc> to return to the BIOS Setup Main Menu.

&& Load Optimized Defaults

Press <Enter> on this item and select Yes to load the optimal BIOS default settings. The BIOS defaults
settings help the system to operate in optimum state. Always load the Optimized defaults after updating
the BIOS or after clearing the CMOS values.

&& Boot Override

Allows you to select a device to boot immediately. Press <Enter> on the device you select and select Yes
to confirm. Your system will restart automatically and boot from that device.

&& Save Profiles

This function allows you to save the current BIOS settings to a profile. You can create up to 8 profiles andsave as Setup Profile 1~ Setup Profile 8. Press <Enter> to complete. Or you can select Select File in
HDD/FDD/USB to save the profile to your storage device.

&& Load Profiles

If your system becomes unstable and you have loaded the BIOS default settings, you can use this function
to load the BIOS settings from a profile created before, without the hassles of reconfiguring the BIOS
settings. First select the profile you wish to load and then press <Enter> to complete. You can select SelectFile in HDD/FDD/USB to input the profile previously created from your storage device or load the profile
automatically created by the BIOS, such as reverting the BIOS settings to the last settings that worked
properly (last known good record).

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Chapter 3

Configuring a RAID Set

RAID Levels
RAID 0RAID 1

RAID 5

RAID 10Minimum
Number of Hard
Drives

≥2

2

≥3

4

Array Capacity

Number of hard
drives * Size of thesmallest drive

Size of the smallest
drive(Number of hard
drives -1) * Size ofthe smallest drive(Number of hard
drives/2) * Size of thesmallest drive

Fault Tolerance

No

Yes

Yes

Yes

To create a RAID set, follow the steps below:

A. Install SATA hard drive(s) or SSDs in your computer.
B. Configure SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup.
C. Configure a RAID array in RAID BIOS. (Note 1)
D. Install the RAID driver and operating system.

Before you begin, please prepare the following items:•• At least two SATA hard drives or SSDs (Note 2) (to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you
use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). (Note 3)•• A Windows setup disc.
•• AORUS USB flash drive with drivers.

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Configuring SATA Controllers

A. Installing hard drives

Install the hard drives/SSDs in the Intel® Chipset controlled connectors on the motherboard. Then connect
the power connectors from your power supply to the hard drives.

(Note 1) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SATA controller.
(Note 2) An M.2 PCIe SSD cannot be used to set up a RAID set either with an M.2 SATA SSD or a SATA hard
drive.
(Note 3) Refer to "Internal Connectors" for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA connectors.
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B. Configuring SATA controller mode in BIOS Setup

Make sure to configure the SATA controller mode correctly in system BIOS Setup.
Steps:
Turn on your computer and press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). Go
to Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration, make sure SATA Controller(s) is enabled. To create
RAID, set SATA Mode Selection to Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration. Then savethe settings and restart your computer (Figure 1). Note: When using a PCIe SSD, make sure to set the RSTControl PCIe Storage Devices item under Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configuration to Manual.
Then depending the M.2 connector you use, set the corresponding PCIe Storage Dev on Port XX item to RST
Controlled. Finally, save the settings and exit BIOS Setup.

Figure 1

C. UEFI RAID Configuration

Step 1:After the system reboot, enter BIOS Setup again. Then enter the Settings\IO Ports\Intel(R) Rapid Storage
Technology sub-menu (Figure 2).

Figure 2
The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard.
The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have andthe BIOS version.
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Step 2:On the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology menu, press <Enter> on Create RAID Volume to enter the Create
RAID Volume screen. Enter a volume name with 1~16 letters (letters cannot be special characters) under theName item and press <Enter>. Then, select a RAID level (Figure 3). RAID levels supported include RAID 0,
RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 (the selections available depend on the number of the hard drives being installed).
Next, use the down arrow key to move to Select Disks.

Figure 3

Step 3:
Under Select Disks item, select the hard drives to be included in the RAID array. Press the <Space> key on
the hard drives to be selected (selected hard drives are marked with "X"). Then set the stripe block size (Figure4). The stripe block size can be set from 4 KB to 128 KB. Once you have selected the stripe block size, set
the volume capacity.

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Step 4:After setting the capacity, move to Create Volume and press <Enter> to begin. (Figure 5)

Figure 5

After completing, you'll be brought back to the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology screen. Under RAID Volumes
you can see the new RAID volume. To see more detailed information, press <Enter> on the volume to check for
information on RAID level, stripe block size, array name, and array capacity, etc. (Figure 6)

Figure 6

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Delete RAID Volume
To delete a RAID array, press <Enter> on the volume to be deleted on the Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology
screen. After entering the RAID VOLUME INFO screen, press <Enter> on Delete to enter the Delete screen.
Press <Enter> on Yes (Figure 7).

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3-2

Installing the RAID Driver and Operating System

With the correct BIOS settings, you are ready to install the operating system.
As some operating systems already include RAID driver, you do not need to install separate RAID driver during
the Windows installation process. After the operating system is installed, we recommend that you install all
required drivers from the motherboard driver disc using "Xpress Install" to ensure system performance andcompatibility. If the operating system to be installed requires that you provide additional RAID driver during the
OS installation process, please refer to the steps below:
Step 1:
Boot from the Windows setup disc and perform standard OS installation steps. When the screen requesting you
to load the driver appears, select Browse.
Step 2:Insert the provided AORUS USB flash drive and then browse to the location of the driver. The location of thedriver is as follows:
Boot\IRST\f6flpy-x64
Step 3:
When a screen as shown in Figure 1 appears, select Intel(R) Chipset SATA/PCIe RST Premium Controller
and click Next to load the driver and continue the OS installation.

Figure 1

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3-3

Installing Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management
Step 1:After entering the operating system, insert the AORUS USB flash
drive into your computer. On the Xpress Install screen, selectIntel® Rapid Storage Technology to install and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. When completed,
restart the system.
Step 2:After you install the included motherboard drivers, make sure yourInternet connection works properly. The system will automaticallyinstall the software from Intel®. Restart the system after the driveris installed.

A. Enabling an Intel® Optane™ Memory
A-1. System Requirements

1. Intel® Optane™ memory
2. The Optane™ memory must have at least 16 GB capacity, and it must have equal or smaller capacity thanthe hard drive/SSD to be accelerated.
3. The Optane™ memory cannot be used to accelerate an existing RAID array; the accelerated hard drive/SSD
cannot be included in a RAID array.
4. The hard drive/SSD to be accelerated must be a SATA hard drive or M.2 SATA SSD.
5. The hard drive/SSD to be accelerated can be a system drive or data drive. The system drive must be GPT formatted
and have Windows 10 64-bit (or later version) installed on it. The data drive must also be GPT formatted.
6. The SATA controller must set in Intel RST Premium With Intel Optane System Acceleration mode.

A-2. Installation Guidelines

Step 1:
Go to Settings\IO Ports\SATA And RST Configurationand make sure RST Control PCIe Storage Devices
is set to Manual. Then depending on which M.2
connector you install the Optane™ memory in, set thecorresponding PCIe Storage Dev on Port XX item to
RST Controlled.

Step 2:After re-entering the operating system, launch theIntel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management
application from the Start menu. If you install morethan one Optane™ memory, please select which one
you are going to use. Then select which drive to beaccelerated. Click Enable Intel® Optane™ Memory.
All data on the Optane™ memory will be erased. Make
sure you back up the data before continuing. Follow theon-screen instructions to proceed. When completed,
restart the system.

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Step 3:
Launch the Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage
Management application from the Start menu andmake sure the Intel® Optane™ Memory has beenenabled.

Step 4:
If you want to accelerate the system drive, you
can select specific folders, files, or applications toaccelerate using the Intel® Optane™ Memory Pinning
function. (The Optane™ memory used must have atleast 32 GB capacity.)•• An Optane™ memory cannot be used to accelerate an M.2 PCIe SSD.
•• If more than one Optane™ memory is installed, you can select only one of them to accelerate your
SATA-based boot drive. The other(s) can only be used as data drive(s).
•• Do not abruptly remove the Optane™ memory. Doing so will cause the operating system to stopfunctioning correctly.
•• If you want to change/remove the Optane™ memory, you must disable it using the Intel® Optane™
Memory and Storage Management application first.
•• After enabling the Optane™ memory, the related BIOS settings will remain even after a BIOS update.

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B. Rebuilding an Array

Rebuilding is the process of restoring data to a hard drive from other drives in the array. Rebuilding applies only
to fault-tolerant arrays such as RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 10 arrays. The procedures below assume a new drive
is added to replace a failed drive to rebuild a RAID 1 array. (Note: The new drive must have equal or greater
capacity than the old one.)
Turn off your computer and replace the failed hard drive with a new one. Restart your computer.
While in the operating system, launch the Intel® Optane™ Memory and Storage Management utility from theStart menu.

Step 1:
Go to the Manage menu and click Rebuild to anotherdisk in Manage Volume.

Step 2:
Select a new drive to rebuild the RAID and click
Rebuild.

The Status item on the right of the screen displays therebuild progress. After the RAID 1 volume rebuilding,the Status will display as Normal.

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Chapter 4

Drivers Installation•• Before installing the drivers, first install the operating system.
•• After installing the operating system, insert the motherboard driver disk into your optical drive.
Click on the message "Tap to choose what happens with this disc" on the top-right corner ofthe screen and select "Run Run.exe." (Or go to My Computer, double-click the optical driveand execute the Run.exe program.)

4-1

Drivers & Software"Xpress Install" will automatically scan your system and then list all of the drivers that are recommended to
install. You can click the Xpress Install button and "Xpress Install" will install all of the selected drivers. Or
icon to individually install the drivers you need.
click the arrow•• Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. the Found New Hardware Wizard) displayedwhen "Xpress Install" is installing the drivers. Failure to do so may affect the driver installation.
•• Some device drivers will restart your system automatically during the driver installation. After thesystem restart, "Xpress Install" will continue to install other drivers.
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Application SoftwareThis page displays the apps that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. You can select the apps
you want and click the Install
icon to begin the installation.

4-3

Information

This page provides detailed information on the drivers on the driver disk. The Contact page provides
contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter. You can click the URL on this page to link to the
GIGABYTE website to check more information on the GIGABYTE headquarter or worldwide branch offices.

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Chapter 5
5-1

Unique Features

BIOS Update Utilities

GIGABYTE motherboards provide two unique BIOS update tools, Q-Flash™ and @BIOS™. GIGABYTE Q-Flashand @BIOS are easy-to-use and allow you to update the BIOS without the need to enter MS-DOS mode.
Additionally, this motherboard features the DualBIOS™ design and supports Q-Flash Plus, providing multiple
protection for the safety and stability of your computer.
What is DualBIOS™?
Motherboards that support DualBIOS have two BIOS onboard, a main BIOS and a backup BIOS. Normally, thesystem works on the main BIOS. However, if the main BIOS is corrupted or damaged, the backup BIOS willtake over on the next system boot to ensure normal system operation.
What is Q-Flash Plus?
Q-Flash Plus allows you to update the BIOS when your system is off (S5 shutdown state). Save the latest BIOS
on a USB thumb drive and plug it into the dedicated port, and then you can now flash the BIOS automaticallyby simply pressing the Q-Flash Plus button.
What is Q-Flash™?
With Q-Flash you can update the system BIOS without having to enter operating systems like MS-DOS orWindow first. Embedded in the BIOS, the Q-Flash tool frees you from the hassles of going through complicated
BIOS flashing process.
What is @BIOS™?
@BIOS allows you to update the system BIOS while in the Windows environment. @BIOS will download thelatest BIOS file from the nearest @BIOS server site and update the BIOS.

5-1-1 Updating the BIOS with the Q-Flash Utility
A. Before You Begin

1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard
model.
2. Extract the file and save the new BIOS file (e.g. Z590AORUSXTREMEWB.F1) to your USB flash drive, or
hard drive. Note: The USB flash drive or hard drive must use FAT32/16/12 file system.
3. Restart the system. During the POST, press the <End> key to enter Q-Flash. Note: You can access Q-Flashby either pressing the <End> key during the POST or click the Q-Flash icon (or press the <F8> key) in BIOS
Setup. However, if the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached
to an independent SATA controller, use the <End> key during the POST to access Q-Flash.

Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution. Inadequate BIOS flashing may
result in system malfunction.
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Click Q-Flash (F8) or select the Q-Flash item on the System Info menu to access Q-Flash.

B. Updating the BIOS

In the main menu of Q-Flash, use the keyboard or mouse to select an item to execute. When updating the BIOS,
choose the location where the BIOS file is saved. The following procedure assumes that you have saved theBIOS file to a USB flash drive.
Step 1:
1. Insert the USB flash drive containing the BIOS file into the computer. In the main screen of Q-Flash, selectUpdate BIOS.

•• The Save BIOS option allows you to save the current BIOS file.
•• Q-Flash only supports USB flash drive or hard drives using FAT32/16/12 file system.
•• If the BIOS update file is saved to a hard drive in RAID/AHCI mode or a hard drive attached
to an independent SATA controller, use the <End> key during the POST to access Q-Flash.

2. Select the BIOS update file.
Make sure the BIOS update file matches your motherboard model.

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Step 2:The screen will show that the BIOS file is being read from your USB flash drive. Please select Fast or Intact tobegin the BIOS update. The screen will then display the update process.
•• Do not turn off or restart the system when the system is reading/updating the BIOS.
•• Do not remove the USB flash drive or hard drive when the system is updating the BIOS.

Step 3:The system will restart after the update process is complete.
Step 4:
During the POST, press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Select Load Optimized Defaults on the Save & Exit
screen and press <Enter> to load BIOS defaults. System will re-detect all peripheral devices after a BIOS update,so we recommend that you reload BIOS defaults.

Select Yes to load BIOS defaults
Step 5:
Select Save & Exit Setup and press <Enter>. And then select Yes to save settings to CMOS and exit BIOS
Setup. The procedure is complete after the system restarts.

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5-1-2 Updating the BIOS with the @BIOS Utility
A. Before You Begin

1. In Windows, close all applications and TSR(Terminate and Stay Resident) programs. This
helps prevent unexpected failures when performing
a BIOS update.
2. If the BIOS is being updated via the Internet, ensure
the Internet connection is stable and do NOT
interrupt the Internet connection (for example, avoid
a power loss or switching off the Internet). Failure to
do so may result in a corrupted BIOS or a systemthat is unable to start.
3. GIGABYTE product warranty does not cover any
BIOS damage or system failure resulting from aninadequate BIOS flashing.

B. Using @BIOS

1. Update the BIOS Using the Internet Update Function:
Click Update from Server, select the @BIOS server site closest to your location andthen download the BIOS file that matches your motherboard model. Follow the on-screen
instructions to complete.
If the BIOS update file for your motherboard is not present on the @BIOS server site, pleasemanually download the BIOS update file from GIGABYTE's website and follow the instructions in"Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function" below.
2. Update the BIOS without Using the Internet Update Function:
Click Update from File, then select the location where you save the BIOS update file obtained
from the Internet or through other source. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete.
3. Save the Current BIOS File:Click Save to File to save the current BIOS file.
4. Change the Boot-up Logo:
Click Upload new image in Face-Wizard and you will be able to change the boot-up logowith your own picture, creating a personalized boot-up screen. Click Backup current image
to save the current boot-up logo.
Supported image formats include jpg, bmp, and gif.

C. After Updating the BIOS

Restart your system after updating the BIOS.
•• Make sure that the BIOS file to be flashed matches your motherboard model. Updating the BIOS
with an incorrect BIOS file could cause your system not to boot.
•• Do not turn off the system or remove the power during the BIOS update process, or the BIOS may
corrupt and the system may not boot.
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5-1-3 Using Q-Flash Plus
A. Before You Begin

1. From GIGABYTE's website, download the latest compressed BIOS update file that matches your motherboard
model.
2. Uncompress the downloaded BIOS file, save it to your USB flash drive, and rename it to GIGABYTE.bin.
Note: The USB flash drive must use the FAT32/16 file system and it must be a USB 2.0 flash drive.
3. Connect the power cables to the 12V power connector (connect either one if there are two) and main power
connector.
4. Please turn on the power supply before connecting the USB flash drive to the Q-Flash Plus port on theback panel.

B. Using Q-Flash Plus

Press the Q-Flash Plus button and the system will automatically search and match the BIOS file in the USB
flash drive on the Q-Flash Plus port. The QFLED and the Q-Flash Plus button on the rear panel will flash during
the BIOS matching and flashing process. Wait for 6-8 minutes and the LEDs will stop flashing when the BIOS
flashing is complete.
•• If you choose to update the BIOS manually, first make sure that your system is off (S5 shutdown
state).
•• If your motherboard has a BIOS switch and a SB switch, reset them to their default settings.
(Default setting for the BIOS switch: Boot from the main BIOS; default setting for the SB switch:
Dual BIOS)•• On motherboards with DualBIOS™, the DualBIOS™ feature will continue to update the backup
BIOS after the main BIOS has been flashed and the system restarts. After completion, the system
will reboot again and boot from the main BIOS.

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APP Center

GIGABYTE App Center gives you easy access to a wealth of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most fromyour GIGABYTE motherboard (Note). Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE App Center allows you
to easily launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on your system, check related updates online, and download theapps, drivers, and BIOS.

Running the APP Center

Insert the motherboard driver disk. On the Autorun screen, go to Application Software\Install GIGABYTE
Utilities to install GIGABYTE App Center and the selected apps. Restart your computer after the installationis complete. In Desktop mode, click the App Center iconin the notification area to launch the App Center
utility (Figure 1). On the main menu, you can select an app to run or click LiveUpdate to update an app online.

Figure 1
If the App Center is closed, you can restart it by clicking Launch App Center on the Start menu (Figure 2).

Figure 2(Note)

Available applications in APP Center may differ by motherboard model. Supported functions of eachapplication may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.

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5-2-1 EasyTune
GIGABYTE's EasyTune is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settingsor do overclock/overvoltage in Windows environment.

The EasyTune Interface

Tabs Information
Tab

Description

The Smart Boost tab provides you with different levels of CPU frequency to choose toachieve desired system performance. After making changes, be sure to restart your system
for these changes to take effect.
The Advanced CPU OC tab allows you to set CPU base clock, frequency, and voltages,
and integrated graphics frequency. You can save the current settings to a profile. You cancreate up to 2 profiles.
The Advanced DDR OC tab allows you to set the memory clock.
The Advanced Power tab allows you to adjust voltages.
The HotKey tab allows you to set hotkeys for your profiles.

Available functions in EasyTune may vary by motherboard model and CPU. Grayed-out area(s)indicates that the item is not configurable or the function is not supported.
Incorrectly doing overclock/overvoltage may result in damage to the hardware components such
as CPU, chipset, and memory and reduce the useful life of these components. Before you do theoverclock/overvoltage, make sure that you fully know each function of EasyTune, or system instability
or other unexpected results may occur.
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5-2-2 Fast Boot
Through the simple GIGABYTE Fast Boot interface, you can enable or change the Fast Boot or Next Boot
After AC Power Loss setting right in the operating system.

The Fast Boot Interface

Using Fast Boot•• BIOS Fast Boot:
This option is the same as the Fast Boot option (Note) in BIOS Setup. It allows you to enable or disable thefast boot function to shorten OS boot time.
•• Next Boot After AC Power Loss:
This option is the same as the Next Boot After AC Power Loss option (Note) in BIOS Setup. It allows you toselect the system bootup mode upon the return of an AC power loss. (This mode is configurable only when
BIOS Fast Boot is set to Enabled or Ultra Fast.)
After you configure the settings, click Save to save and click Exit. The settings will take effect on next boot. If
you click the Enter BIOS Setup Now button, the system will restart and enter BIOS Setup immediately.

(Note)For more details about this function, refer to Chapter 2, "BIOS Setup."

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5-2-3 Game Boost
This app allows you to flexibly manage your applications to optimize your gaming performance by freeing up
system resources and memory usage.

The Game Boost Interface

Using Game Boost

Select the application you want to suspend and then click Go to optimize your system for gaming. To revert
the computer back to the state it was before, click Revert. In addition, two hotkeys are provided as follows:•• Optimize(Ctrl+Alt+B): Automatically optimizes your gaming platform and gaming performance.
•• Revert(Ctrl+Alt+R): Restores your computer back to the state before the gaming begins.

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5-2-4 RGB Fusion
This application allows you to enable or specify the lighting mode of the select device (Note 1) while in the
Windows environment.

The RGB Fusion Interface

Using RGB Fusion•• The icon on the top right corner: Allows your computer to connect to the GIGABYTE RGB Fusion app
installed on your handheld devices. (Note 2)•• Click the icon of the desired device and select the LED color/ lighting behaviour on the right section of the screen.
StaticAll LEDs emit a single color.

Pulse

All LEDs simultaneously fade in and fade out.

Flash

All LEDs simultaneously flash on and off.

Double FlashAll LEDs flash in an interlaced pattern.

Color Cycle

All LEDs simultaneously cycle through a full spectrum of colors.

Music

All LEDs are synchronized with your music.

RandomSingle LED regions flash randomly.

Wave

A full color spectrum cascades throughout the LED.

Game

All LEDs are synchronized with your game.

Off

Turn off all LEDs.

(Note 1) RGB Fusion will automatically search for the devices that have LED lighting feature and display themon the list.
(Note 2) Please download the GIGABYTE RGB Fusion app from App Store or Google Play.
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•• Options for controlling the LEDs on the motherboard and digital LED strip. Click the motherboard icon forfurther settings. (Note)
Select your desired area and select the LED color/ lighting behaviour on the right section of the screen.
StaticThe selected region LEDs emit a single color.

Pulse

The selected region LEDs simultaneously fade in and fade out.

Flash

The selected region LEDs simultaneously flash on and off.

Double FlashAll LEDs flash in an interlaced pattern.

Color Cycle

All LEDs simultaneously cycle through a full spectrum of colors.

Digital Wave

A full color spectrum cascades throughout the armor LED.

Digital A~I Mode
Off

(Note)

Provides multiple digital lighting mode throughout the armor LED and LED strip.
Disable the selected region LEDs.

Regions/Modes/Colors available may vary by motherboard.
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5-2-5 Smart Backup
Smart Backup allows you to back up a partition as an image file every hour. You can use these images to restore
your system or files when needed.
The Smart Backup main menu:
ButtonDescription
Allows you to select the source and destination
Settings
partition
Start
Allows you to create a rescue drive
Backup Now Allows you to perform the backup immediately
File
Allows you to recover your files from the backup
Recovery...
image
SystemAllows you to recover your system from theRecovery...
backup image•• Smart Backup only supports NTFS file system.
•• You need to select the destination partition in Settings the first time
you use Smart Backup.
•• The Backup Now button will be available only after 10 minutes you
have logged in Windows.
•• Select the Always run on next reboot checkbox to automaticallyenable Smart Backup after system reboot.

Creating a backup:

Click the Settings button on the main menu. In the Settings dialog
box, select the source partition and destination partition and click OK.
The initial backup will start after 10 minutes and regular backup will be
performed hourly. Note: By default, all partitions on the system drive
are selected as the backup source. The backup destination cannot beon the same partition as the backup source.

Saving the backup to a network location:

If you want to save the backup to a network location, select Browse
network location. Make sure your computer and the computer where
you want to save the backup are in the same domain. Choose the
network location where you want to store the backup and enter the username and password. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete.

Recovering a file:

Click the File Recovery button on the main menu. Use the time slider on
the top of the popped out window to select a previous backup time. The
right pane will display the backed-up partitions in the backup destination(in the My Backup folder). Browse to the file you want and copy it.

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Recovering your system with Smart Backup:

Steps:
1. Click the System Recovery button on the main menu.
2. Select the location where your backup is saved.
3. Use the time slider to select a time point.
4. Select a partition backup created on the selected time point andclick Restore.
5. Confirm whether to restart your system to proceed with the restore
immediately or later. Once you respond "Yes" the system will restart to
the Windows recovery environment. Follow the onscreen instructions
to restore your system.
All of your files and programs will be deleted and replaced withthose on the selected backup. If needed, be sure to make a
copy of your data before the restore.

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5-2-6 System Information Viewer
GIGABYTE System Information Viewer allows you to monitor and adjust the fan speed in the operating system.
You can also display the hardware monitor information on the desktop to view the system status at any time.

The System Information Viewer Interface

Tabs Information
Tab

Description

The System Information tab provides information on the installed CPU, motherboard, andthe BIOS version.
The Smart Fan 6 Auto tab allows you to specify a Smart Fan mode.
The Smart Fan 6 Advanced tab allows you to adjust the smart fan speed. The fans will
run at different speeds according to system temperatures. Using the Smart Fan option you
can adjust the fan's workload according system temperatures or you can fix the fan speeds
using the RPM Fixed Mode option. Click the Calibrate button and the fan speed will beshown in relation to overall fan workload after calibration. The Reset button can revert the
fan settings back to the last saved values. Noise Detection provides detection of the noiselevel (measured in decibels) inside the chassis.
The System Alert tab allows you to monitor hardware temperature, voltage and fan speed,
and set temperature/fan speed alarm.
allows you to select what information to be displayed in quick mode (by default, all of the
hardware information are displayed); allows you to enable alert notification, click Apply
after selection.
The Record tab allows you to record changes in system voltages, temperatures, and fan
speeds. Please note, the recording will stop if you exit the Record tab during the recording
process.
•• The speed control function requires the use of a fan with fan speed control design.
•• To use the noise detection function, you must have a motherboard with a noise detection header.
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6-1

Appendix

Configuring Audio Input and Output

After you install the included motherboard drivers, make sure your Internet connection works properly. the system
will automatically install the audio driver from Microsoft Store. Restart the system after the audio driver is installed.

6-1-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio
The motherboard provides five audio jacks on theback panel which support 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel audio.
The picture to the right shows the default audio jackassignments.

Center/Subwoofer
Speaker Out

Line In

Rear Speaker Out

Front Speaker Out
Mic InTo configure 4/5.1/7.1-channel audio, you have to retask the Line in jack to be Side speaker out
through the audio driver.

A. Configuring Speakers

Step 1:
Go to the Start menu click the Realtek Audio Console.

Step 2:On the Speakers screen, click the Speaker Configuration
tab. In the Speaker Configuration list, select Stereo,
Quadraphonic, 5.1 Speaker, or 7.1 Speaker according
to the type of speaker configuration you wish to set up.
Then the speaker setup is completed.

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B. Enabling Smart Headphone Amp

The Smart Headphone Amp feature automatically detects
impedance of your head-worn audio device, whether
earbuds or high-end headphones to provide optimal
audio dynamics. To enable this feature, connect yourhead-worn audio device to the Line out jack on the front
panel and then go to the Realtek HD Audio 2nd output
page. Enable the Smart Headphone Amp feature. The
Headphone Power list below allows you to manually set
the level of headphone volume, preventing the volume
from being too high or too low.

To enable Smart Headphone Amp for the rear Line Out
jack, make sure to connect your head-worn audio device
to the rear Line Out/Front Speaker Out jack.
Go to the Speakers screen, the Headphone ImpedanceSensing item on the right displays the current headphone
impedance.

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C. Configuring the Headphone

When you connect your headphone to the Line out jack on the back panel or front panel, make sure the default
playback device is configured correctly.
Step 1:
Locate the icon in the notification area and right-clickon the icon. Select Open Sound settings.

Step 2:
Select Sound Control Panel.

Step 3:On the Playback tab, make sure your headphone is set
as the default playback device. For the device connectedto the Line out jack on the back panel, right-click on
Speakers and select Set as Default Device; for thedevice connected to the Line out jack on the front panel,right-click on Realtek HD Audio 2nd output.

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6-1-2 Configuring S/PDIF Out
The S/PDIF Out jack can transmit audio signals to an external decoder for decoding to get the best audio quality.
1. Connecting a S/PDIF Out Cable:
Connect a S/PDIF optical cable to an external decoder for transmitting the S/PDIF digital audio signals.

Connects to a S/PDIF optical cable

2. Configuring S/PDIF Out:On the Realtek Digital Output screen, Select the sample
rate and bit depth in the Default Format section.

6-1-3 Using the Voice Recorder
After setting up the audio input device, to open the
Voice Recorder, go to the Start menu and search for
Voice Recorder.

A. Recording Audio

1. To begin the recording, click the Record icon.
2. To stop the recording, click the Stop recording icon

B. Playing the Recorded Sound.

The recordings will saved in Documents>Sound Recordings. Voice Recorder records audio in MPEG-4 (.m4a)
format. You can play the recording with a digital media player program that supports the audio file format.

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6-1-4 DTS:X® Ultra

Hear what you have been missing! DTS:X® Ultra technology is designed to enhance your gaming, movies, AR,
and VR experiences on headphones and speakers. It delivers an advanced audio solution that renders sounds
above, around, and close to you, stepping up your game play to new levels. Now with support for Microsoft
Spatial sound. Key features include:• Believable 3D audio
DTS latest spatial audio rendering that delivers believable 3D audio over headphones and speakers.
• PC sound gets real
DTS:X decoding technology places sound where it would occur naturally in the real world.
• Hear sound as it was intended
Speaker and headphone tuning that preserves the audio experience as it was designed.

A. Using DTS:X Ultra

Step 1:After you install the included motherboard drivers, make sure your Internet connection works properly. The
system will automatically install DTS:X Ultra from the Microsoft Store. Restart the system after it is installed.
Step 2:Connect your audio device and select DTS:X Ultra on the Start menu. The Content Mode main menu allows
you to select content modes including Music, Video, and Movies, or you can select specifically tuned soundmodes, including Strategy, RPG, and Shooter, to suit different game genres. The Custom Audio allows you tocreate customized audio profiles based on personal preference for later use.

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B. Using DTS Sound UnboundInstalling DTS Sound Unbound

Step 1:Connect your headphones to the front panel line out jack and make sure your Internet connection works properly,
Locate theicon in the notification area and right-click on the icon. Click on Spatial Sound and then selectDTS Sound Unbound.
Step 2:The system will connect to the Microsoft Store. When the DTS Sound Unbound application appears, click Installand follow the on-screen instructions to proceed with the installation.
Step 3:After the DTS Sound Unbound application is installed, click Launch. Accept the End User License Agreement
and restart the system.
Step 4:
Select DTS Sound Unbound on the Start menu. DTS Sound Unbound allows you to use the DTS Headphone:X
and DTS:X features.

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Troubleshooting

6-2-1 Frequently Asked Questions

To read more FAQs for your motherboard, please go to the Support\FAQ page on GIGABYTE's website.
Q: Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after the computer shuts down?
A: Some motherboards provide a small amount of standby power after the computer shuts down and that's why the light is stillon.
Q: How do I clear the CMOS values?
A: For motherboards that have a Clear CMOS button, press this button to clear the CMOS values (before doing this, pleaseturn off the computer and unplug the power cord). For motherboards that have a Clear CMOS jumper, refer to the instructions in Chapter 1 to short the jumper to clear the CMOS values. If your board doesn't have this jumper/button, refer to the
instructions on the motherboard battery in Chapter 1. You can temporarily remove the battery from the battery holder to stop
supplying power to the CMOS, which will clear the CMOS values after about one minute.
Q: Why do I still get a weak sound even though I have turned my speaker to the maximum volume?
A: Make sure your speaker is equipped with an internal amplifier. If not, try a speaker with power/amplifier.

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6-2-2 Troubleshooting Procedure
If you encounter any troubles during system startup, follow the troubleshooting procedure below to solve theproblem.
START

Turn off the power. Remove all peripherals, connecting cables, andpower cord etc.

Make sure the motherboard does not short-circuit with the chassis orother metal objects.
No

Yes

The problem is verified and solved.

Check if the CPU cooler is attached to the CPU securely. Is thepower connector of the CPU cooler connected to the CPU_FAN
header  properly?
Yes

No

Secure the CPU cooler
on the CPU. Connect the
CPU cooler power cableto the motherboard.

The problem is verified and solved.

Check if the memory is installed properly on the memory slot.
Yes

No

Correctly insert the
memory into the memory
socket.

The problem is verified and solved.

Insert the graphics card. Connect the ATX main power cable and the
12V power cable. Turn on the power to start the computer.
Make sure the graphics card is securely seated in the
expansion slot and power connectors are firmly attached.

A(Continued...)Appendix

Isolate the short circuit.

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A

When the computer is turned on, is the CPU cooler running?
Yes

No

The power supply, CPU or
CPU socket might fail.

The problem is verified and solved.

Check if there is display on your monitor.
Yes

No

The graphics card,
expansion slot, or monitor
might fail.

The problem is verified and solved.

Turn off the computer. Plug in the keyboard and mouse and restart
the computer.

Check if the keyboard is working properly.
YesNo

The keyboard or keyboard
connector might fail.

The problem is verified and solved.

Press <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Select "Load Optimized Defaults."
Select "Save & Exit Setup" to save changes and exit BIOS Setup.

Turn off the computer and connect the hard drive(s). Check if the system
can boot successfully.
YesNo

The hard drive, connector,
or cable might fail.

The problem is verified and solved.

Reinstall the operating system. Reinstall other devices one by one(install one device at one time and then boot the system to see if thedevice works successfully).

END

If the procedure above is unable to solve your problem, contact the place of purchase or local dealer
for help. Or go to the Support\Technical Support page to submit your question. Our customer service
staff will reply you as soon as possible.

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6-3

Debug LED Codes

Regular Boot
Code

Description

10

PEI Core is started.

11

Pre-memory CPU initialization is started.

12~14

Reserved.

15

Pre-memory North-Bridge initialization is started.

16~18

Reserved.

19

Pre-memory South-Bridge initialization is started.

1A~2A

Reserved.

2B~2F

Memory initialization.

31

Memory installed.

32~36

CPU PEI initialization.

37~3A

IOH PEI initialization.

3B~3E

PCH PEI initialization.

3F~4F

Reserved.

60

DXE Core is started.

61

NVRAM initialization.

62

Installation of the PCH runtime services.

63~67

CPU DXE initialization is started.

68

PCI host bridge initialization is started.

69

IOH DXE initialization.

6A

IOH SMM initialization.

6B~6F

Reserved.

70

PCH DXE initialization.

71

PCH SMM initialization.

72

PCH devices initialization.

73~77

PCH DXE initialization (PCH module specific).

78

ACPI Core initialization.

79

CSM initialization is started.

7A~7F

Reserved for AMI use.

80~8F

Reserved for OEM use (OEM DXE initialization codes).

90

Phase transfer to BDS (Boot Device Selection) from DXE.

91

Issue event to connect drivers.

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Code

Description

92

PCI Bus initialization is started.

93

PCI Bus hot plug initialization.

94

PCI Bus enumeration for detecting how many resources are requested.

95

Check PCI device requested resources.

96

Assign PCI device resources.

97

Console Output devices connect (ex. Monitor is lighted).

98

Console input devices connect (ex. PS2/USB keyboard/mouse are activated).

99

Super IO initialization.

9A

USB initialization is started.

9B

Issue reset during USB initialization process.

9C

Detect and install all currently connected USB devices.

9D

Activated all currently connected USB devices.

9E~9F

Reserved.

A0

IDE initialization is started.

A1

Issue reset during IDE initialization process.

A2

Detect and install all currently connected IDE devices.

A3

Activated all currently connected IDE devices.

A4

SCSI initialization is started.

A5

Issue reset during SCSI initialization process.

A6

Detect and install all currently connected SCSI devices.

A7

Activated all currently connected SCSI devices.

A8

Verify password if needed.

A9

BIOS Setup is started.

AA

Reserved.

AB

Wait user command in BIOS Setup.

AC

Reserved.

AD

Issue Ready To Boot event for OS Boot.

AEBoot to Legacy OS.

AF

Exit Boot Services.

B0

Runtime AP installation begins.

B1

Runtime AP installation ends.

B2

Legacy Option ROM initialization.

B3

System reset if needed.

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B4

USB device hot plug-in.

B5

PCI device hot plug.

B6

Clean-up of NVRAM.

B7

Reconfigure NVRAM settings.

B8~BF

Reserved.

C0~CF

Reserved.

S3 Resume
Code

Description

E0

S3 Resume is started (called from DXE IPL).

E1

Fill boot script data for S3 resume.

E2

Initializes VGA for S3 resume.

E3

OS S3 wake vector call.

Recovery
Code

Description

F0

Recovery mode will be triggered due to invalid firmware volume detection.

F1

Recovery mode will be triggered by user decision.

F2

Recovery is started.

F3

Recovery firmware image is found.

F4

Recovery firmware image is loaded.

F5~F7

Reserved for future AMI progress codes.

Error
Code

Description

50~55

Memory initialization error occurs.

56

Invalid CPU type or speed.

57

CPU mismatch.

58

CPU self test failed or possible CPU cache error.

59

CPU micro-code is not found or micro-code update is failed.

5A

Internal CPU error.

5B

Reset PPI is failed.

5C~5F

Reserved.

D0

CPU initialization error.

D1

IOH initialization error.

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Code

Description

D2

PCH initialization error.

D3

Some of the Architectural Protocols are not available.

D4

PCI resource allocation error. Out of Resources.

D5

No Space for Legacy Option ROM initialization.

D6

No Console Output Devices are found.

D7

No Console Input Devices are found.

D8

It is an invalid password.

D9~DA

Can't load Boot Option.

DB

Flash update is failed.

DC

Reset protocol is failed.

DE~DF

Reserved.

E8

S3 resume is failed.

E9

S3 Resume PPI is not found.

EA

S3 Resume Boot Script is invalid.

EB

S3 OS Wake call is failed.

EC~EF

Reserved.

F8

Recovery PPI is invalid.

F9

Recovery capsule is not found.

FA

Invalid recovery capsule.

FB~FF

Reserved.

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Appendix

Regulatory Notices
United States of America, Federal Communications Commission Statement
Supplier's Declaration of Conformity
47 CFR § 2.1077 Compliance Information
Product Name: Motherboard
Trade Name: GIGABYTE
Model Number: Z590 AORUS XTREME WB (Z590 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE)
Responsible Party – U.S. Contact Information: G.B.T. Inc.
Address: 17358 Railroad street, City Of Industry, CA91748
Tel.: 1-626-854-9338
Internet contact information: https://www.gigabyte.com
FCC Compliance Statement:This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, Subpart B, Unintentional Radiators.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) thisdevice must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The FCC with its action in ET Docket 96-8 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted
by FCC certified equipment. The Intel PRO/Wireless 5000 LAN products meet the Human Exposure limits found in OET Bulletin 65, 2001, and ANSI/IEEE C95.1, 1992. Proper operation of this radio according to the instructions found in this manual will result in exposure substantially below the FCC’s
recommended limits.
The following safety precautions should be observed:•• Do not touch or move antenna while the unit is transmitting or receiving.
•• Do not hold any component containing the radio such that the antenna is very close or touching any exposed parts of the body, especially the faceor eyes, while transmitting.
•• Do not operate the radio or attempt to transmit data unless the antenna is connected; if not, the radio may be damaged.
•• Use in specific environments:- The use of wireless devices in hazardous locations is limited by the constraints posed by the safety directors of such environments.
- The use of wireless devices on airplanes is governed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
- The use of wireless devices in hospitals is restricted to the limits set forth by each hospital.
Antenna use:
In order to comply with FCC RF exposure limits, low gain integrated
antennas should be located at a minimum distance of 7.9 inches (20 cm)
or more from the body of all persons.
Explosive Device Proximity Warning
Warning: Do not operate a portable transmitter (such as a wireless network
device) near unshielded blasting caps or in an explosive environment
unless the device has been modified to be qualified for such use.
Antenna Warning
The wireless adapter is not designed for use with high-gain antennas.
Use On Aircraft Caution
Caution: Regulations of the FCC and FAA prohibit airborne operation ofradio-frequency wireless devices because their signals could interfere withcritical aircraft instruments.
Other Wireless Devices
Safety Notices for Other Devices in the Wireless Network: Refer to the
documentation supplied with wireless Ethernet adapters or other devices
in the wireless network.
Canada, Canada-Industry Notice:This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) this device may not cause interference, and(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes Canada d’Industrie de RSS
permis-exempt. L’utilisation est assujetti aux deux conditions suivantes:(1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et(2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage
susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable.

Appendix

Caution: When using IEEE 802.11a wireless LAN, this product is restricted
to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15-to 5.25-GHz frequency
range. Industry Canada requires this product to be used indoors for thefrequency range of 5.15 GHz to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for
harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems. High power
radar is allocated as the primary user of the 5.25-to 5.35-GHz and 5.65 to
5.85-GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference with and/or
damage to this device. The maximum allowed antenna gain for use withthis device is 6dBi in order tocomply with the E.I.R.P limit for the 5.25-to
5.35 and 5.725 to 5.85 GHz frequency range in point-to-point operation. To
comply with RF exposure requirements all antennas should be located at aminimum distance of 20cm, or the minimum separation distance allowedby the module approval, from the body of all persons.
Attention: l’utilisation d’un réseau sans fil IEEE802.11a est restreinte à
une utilisation en intérieur à cause du fonctionnement dansla bande defréquence 5.15-5.25 GHz. Industry Canada requiert que ce produit soit
utilisé à l’intérieur des bâtiments pour la bande de fréquence 5.15-5.25
GHz afin de réduire les possibilités d’interférences nuisibles aux canaux
co-existants des systèmes de transmission satellites. Les radars depuissances ont fait l’objet d’une allocation primaire de fréquences dansles bandes 5.25-5.35 GHz et 5.65-5.85 GHz. Ces stations radar peuvent
créer des interférences avec ce produit et/ou lui être nuisible. Le gaind’antenne maximum permissible pour une utilisation avec ce produit est de
6 dBi afin d’être conforme aux limites de puissance isotropique rayonnéeéquivalente (P.I.R.E.) applicable.
dans les bandes 5.25-5.35 GHz et 5.725-5.85 GHz en fonctionnement
point-à-point. Pour se conformer aux conditions d’exposition de RF toutes
les antennes devraient être localisées à une distance minimum de 20
cm, ou la distance de séparation minimum permise par l’approbation dumodule, du corps de toutes les personnes.

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Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operateusing an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved forthe transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference
to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be chosen so thatthe equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than thatnecessary for successful communication.
Conformément à la réglementation d'Industrie Canada, le présent émetteur
radio peut fonctionner avec une antenne d'un type et d'un gain maximal(ou inférieur) approuvé pour l'émetteur par Industrie Canada. Dans lebut de réduire les risques de brouillage radio électrique à l'intention desautres utilisateurs, il faut choisir le type d'antenne et son gain de sorte
que la puissance isotrope rayonnée équivalente (p.i.r.e.) ne dépasse pas
l'intensité nécessaire à l'établissement d'une communication satisfaisante.

European Union (EU) CE-Konformitätserklärung
Dieses Produkte mit CE-Kennzeichnung erfüllen folgenden EU-Richtlinien:
EMV-Richtlinie 2014/30/EU, Niederspannungsrichtlinie 2014/35/EU,
Funkanlagen Richtlinie 2014/53/EU, RoHS-Richtlinie 2011/65/EU erfüllt
und die 2015/863 Erklärung.
Die Konformität mit diesen Richtlinien wird unter Verwendung derentsprechenden Standards zurEuropäischen Normierung beurteilt.
CE declaração de conformidade
Este produto com a marcação CE estão em conformidade com das
seguintes Diretivas UE: Diretiva Baixa Tensão 2014/35/EU; Diretiva
CEM 2014/30/EU; Diretiva RSP 2011/65/UE e a declaração 2015/863.
A conformidade com estas diretivas é veriﬁcada utilizando as normas
europeias harmonizadas.

European Union (EU) CE Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with the following directives: Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU, Low-voltage Directive 2014/35/EU,
Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU, ErP Directive 2009/125/EC, RoHS
directive (recast) 2011/65/EU & the 2015/863 Statement.
This product has been tested and found to comply with all essential
requirements of the Directives.

CE Declaración de conformidad
Este producto que llevan la marca CE cumplen con las siguientes
Directivas de la Unión Europea: Directiva EMC 2014/30/EU, Directiva debajo voltaje 2014/35/EU, Directiva de equipamentos de rádio 2014/53/EU,
Directiva RoHS 2011/65/EU y la Declaración 2015/863.
El cumplimiento de estas directivas se evalúa mediante las normas
europeas armonizadas.

European Union (EU) RoHS (recast) Directive 2011/65/EU & theEuropean Commission Delegated Directive (EU) 2015/863 Statement
GIGABYTE products have not intended to add and safe from hazardous
substances (Cd, Pb, Hg, Cr+6, PBDE, PBB, DEHP, BBP, DBP and DIBP).
The parts and components have been carefully selected to meet RoHS
requirement. Moreover, we at GIGABYTE are continuing our efforts todevelop products that do not use internationally banned toxic chemicals.

CE Dichiarazione di conformità
I prodotti con il marchio CE sono conformi con una o più delle seguenti
Direttive UE, come applicabile: Direttiva EMC 2014/30/UE, Direttiva sulla
bassa tensione 2014/35/UE, Direttiva di apparecchiature radio 2014/53/
UE, Direttiva RoHS 2011/65/EU e Dichiarazione 2015/863.
La conformità con tali direttive viene valutata utilizzando gli Standard
europei armonizzati applicabili.

European Union (EU) Community Waste Electrical & Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) Directive Statement
GIGABYTE will fulfill the national laws as interpreted from the 2012/19/
EU WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) (recast) directive.
The WEEE Directive specifies the treatment, collection, recycling anddisposal of electric and electronic devices and their components. Under
the Directive, used equipment must be marked, collected separately, anddisposed of properly.

Deklaracja zgodności UE Unii EuropejskiejUrządzenie jest zgodne z następującymi dyrektywami: Dyrektywa
kompatybilności elektromagnetycznej 2014/30/UE, Dyrektywa
niskonapięciowej 2014/35/UE, Dyrektywa urządzeń radiowych 2014/53/
UE, Dyrektywa RoHS 2011/65/UE i dyrektywa2015/863.
Niniejsze urządzenie zostało poddane testom i stwierdzono jego zgodność
z wymaganiami dyrektywy.

WEEE Symbol Statement
The symbol shown below is on the product or on its
packaging, which indicates that this product must not be
disposed of with other waste. Instead, the device should betaken to the waste collection centers for activation of thetreatment, collection, recycling and disposal procedure.
For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment
for recycling, please contact your local government office, your household
waste disposal service or where you purchased the product for details ofenvironmentally safe recycling.
End of Life Directives-Recycling
The symbol shown below is on the product or on its packaging,which indicates that this product must not be disposed of withother waste. Instead, the device should be taken to the waste
collection centers for activation of the treatment, collection,
recycling and disposal procedure.
Déclaration de Conformité aux Directives de l’Union européenne (UE)Cet appareil portant la marque CE est conforme aux directives de l’UE
suivantes: directive Compatibilité Electromagnétique 2014/30/UE, directive
Basse Tension 2014/35/UE, directive équipements radioélectriques
2014/53/UE, la directive RoHS II 2011/65/UE & la déclaration 2015/863.
La conformité à ces directives est évaluée sur la base des normes
européennes harmonisées applicables.

ES Prohlášení o shodě
Toto zařízení splňuje požadavky Směrnice o Elektromagnetické
kompatibilitě 2014/30/EU, Směrnice o Nízkém napětí 2014/35/EU,Směrnice o rádiových zařízeních 2014/53/EU, Směrnice RoHS 2011/65/
EU a 2015/863.
Tento produkt byl testován a bylo shledáno, že splňuje všechny základnípožadavky směrnic.
EK megfelelőségi nyilatkozata
A termék megfelelnek az alábbi irányelvek és szabványok
követelményeinek, azok a kiállításidőpontjában érvényes, aktuális
változatában: EMC irányelv 2014/30/EU, Kisfeszültségű villamos
berendezésekre vonatkozó irányelv 2014/35/EU, rádióberendezések
irányelv 2014/53/EU, RoHS irányelv 2011/65/EU és 2015/863.
Δήλωση συμμόρφωσης ΕΕΕίναι σε συμμόρφωση με τις διατάξεις των παρακάτω Οδηγιώντης Ευρωπαϊκής Κοινότητας: Οδηγία 2014/30/ΕΕ σχετικά με τηνηλεκτρομαγνητική συμβατότητα, Οοδηγία χαμηλή τάση 2014/35/EU,Οδηγία 2014/53/ΕΕ σε ραδιοεξοπλισμό, Οδηγία RoHS 2011/65/ΕΕκαι 2015/863.
Η συμμόρφωση με αυτές τις οδηγίες αξιολογείται χρησιμοποιώντας ταισχύοντα εναρμονισμένα ευρωπαϊκά πρότυπα.

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AppendixEuropean Community Radio Equipment Directive Compliance Statement:This equipment complies with all the requirements and other relevant provisions of Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU.
This equipment is suitable for home and office use in all the European Community Member States and EFTA Member States.
The low band 5.15 -5.35 GHz is for indoor use only.
AT

BE

BG

CH

CY

CZ

DE

DK

EE

EL

ES

FI

FR

HR

HU

IE

IS

IT

LI

LT

LU

LV

MT

NL

PL

PT

RO

SE

SI

SK

TR

UK

Wireless module manufacturer: Intel® Corporation SAS
Wireless module model name: AX210NGW
Taiwan NCC Wireless Statements / 無線設備警告聲明：
低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法
第十二條: 經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原
設計之特性及功能。
第十四條: 低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干
擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。
在 5.25-5.35 秭赫頻帶內操作之無線資訊傳輸設備，限於室內使用。
Korea KCC NCC Wireless Statement:
5,25GHz - 5,35 GHz 대역을 사용하는 무선 장치는 실내에서만 사용하도록 제한됩니다。
Japan Wireless Statement:
5.15 GHz 帯 ~ 5.35 GHz 帯: 屋内のみの使用。
Wireless module country approvals:
Wireless module manufacturer: Intel® Corporation
Wireless module model name: AX210NGWAppendix- 106 -

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